Welcome to "Machi-log". This site is a site where it introduces a tourist spot, a new spot, and the gourmet spot, etc. in Japan in video. Please click the name and the photograph when there is a spot that you have the interest, and is anxious. Then, the movie player stands up, and the appearance of the spot can be seen in video.
Rikugien Gardens
Imperial Palace
Sensou-ji TempleGINZA
Kabuki-za歌舞伎座
Theater for Kabuki performances, which are traditional entertainment and intangible cultural asset.Although it has encountered a few fire, the theater has still stood as it is.Although the performances consists of 4 episodes, we can enjoy only one episode.
Ginza Station銀座駅
The station is located in the center of downtown and the central subway station for connecting to Ginza, Marunouch and Hibiya Lines. Around the station, there are many fine brand shops and department stores.
Tokyo kyukyo-do東京鳩居堂本店
It was set up in 1663. It is a shop of long standing which keeps traditional culture of Japan through their traditional stationery. On the 1st floor, you can buy writing papers, post cards and Japanese papers and on the 2nd floor, Japanese calligraphy materials like brush and inkstone and traditional perfume goods.
Remains of Sukiyabashi-Bridege数寄屋橋跡
This site used to be Sukiyabashi Bridge crossing over the outer moat of Ed-Castle. The outer moat was buried due to construction of highway and the bridge does not exist anymore. However the stone monument of Sukiyabashi Park is still remnant of the old age.
Namiki-dori Street並木通り
Road between Ginza 1st avenue and 8th avenue and is about 1km long road to Shinbashi. On the both sides of the road, there are fine brand shops from overseas and shows the gorgeousness of Ginza. You can enjoy fine atmosphere in full only by the way of window shopping due to many popular brand shops for young women without doing actual shopping.
Hamarikyu-onshi Park浜離宮恩賜公園
Typical Japanese garden of Ed-era that has tide-in pond and goose field. Tide-in pond changes its shapes depending on sea water-in and out and low and high tide. It is a typical style of seaside front garden.
High-class stores and shops of Ginza which all of us longing銀座憧れの高級店
"Intersection of Ginza 4th Avenue " that is the center of Ginza. There are Wako, the landmark building of the intersection with their clock tower, famous department stores, commercial complexes,and fine brand shops. Ginza Avenue which is main road and used for 'Waking paradise' with no cars in weekend.
ASAKUSA
Shin-nakamise新仲見世
One of the beat sightseeing spots for Asakusa town. There are so many gift shops for tourists, restaurants, book stores ,etc. for local people under covered long arcades extended from 1st to 5th sections.
Sensou-ji Temple浅草寺
Famous temple for holy God of Marcy. Since the time of later half of Ed-era, it become popular for people as neighborhood of Senso-ji Temple, it still remains the atmosphere of old days. There are famous events like 'Houzuki' market in July and 'Hagoita' market.
ROPPONGI
Tokyo Midtown東京ミッドタウン
Complex buildings which have a hotel, museums, restaurants, etc. on the site .Midtown Tower, the symbolic building of Mid-town is a skyscraper having 54 stories with 248 meters high with 5 stories in underground. As design concept of this urban development is same in all the site, all buildings has atmosphere of same unity with sophistication.
Keyaki Streetけやき坂通り
Fashionable street going through the site of Roppongi Hills. There are many brand shops, cafes, and restaurants and best courses for walking. Also in winter, it is famous for illumination celebrating for new year.
Roppong Hills六本木ヒルズ
Commercial complex consisted of ' Ropoongi Hills Mori Tower ' as the main building. It is a popular spot as one of the best spots representing Tokyo. This is a fashionable town which has a TV broadcasting corporation, cinema complex, lots of fine brand shops ,etc..
Mouri Garden毛利庭園
Relaxation spot located on the site of Roppongi Hills. 4,300 ㎡ large garden has ponds, water fall, water streams, cherry trees, and maidenhair trees, and gives us pleasure of nature.
AKASAKA
Akasaka Sakasu赤坂サカス
Fine complex buildings located in Akasaka. There are live houses, theaters, restaurants, and shopping stores. The site has over 100 cherry trees and in spring, and is a famous spot for parties for viewing cherry blossoms.
Akasaka Biz Tower-Shop Edition赤坂Bizタワー SHOPS編
Introducing shoppping area in Akasaka Biz Tower.It is full of variety such as super market,high-grade variety goods stores, Optician, and TBS store that sells their orinal goods,etc.
Akasaka Biz Tower- Dining Edition赤坂Bizタワー DINING編
Introducing various gourmet spots in Akasaka Biz Tower.There are many selected cuisine restaurants like Japanese, Western,Chinese and sweets.
AKIHABARA
Tsukumo Robot Kingdomツクモロボット王国
Special store of robots that is the first in Japan. In the store, variety of parts and tools are prepared for people who want to make robots. In addition, we can experience handling them by ourselves. As you can buy complete robots, everyone who loves robots can enjoy every details of robots.
Let's touch and play.Little World, Doll store触って遊べるドールのお店 Little World
Specialized store for figures & dolls, and hobbies. Even beginners are easy to start and also, even experts don’t be tired of them. It is becoming very popular for variety of fans and people.
Buki-ya武器屋
This store was started from the owner who imported lots of arms because he was charmed with the beauty of arms through action movies. Famous store which a lot of arm-fans come together from all over the Japan.
Viriety Shop-Angleバラエティーショップ アングル
Variety goods shop that have special atmosphere of Akihabara in full. Whenever you visit this store, you can find something special from security cameras, bags, to kitchen knives. Please visit here with easy.
Free Information Office of Akihabara秋葉原無料案内所
Free information office of Akihabara located on 1st floor of Main store of 'Gamers'. You can get free guide maps covering full of amusement spots and also , here, 'maids' introduce you recommended spots in Akihabara directly. To be sure, you should go here for the first thing when you visit Akihabara.
Maids' Reflexology ～Plarna Refle.メイドさんのリフレクソロジー プラーナリフレ
Reflexology saloon which 'Maids 'attend you. The menu includes variety of massage from crux of foot , hand-massage, and crux of face massage to having your eyelash permed. In addition, you can enjoy maid-experience of wearing maid costume, if you want. It's becoming popular for lots of visitors.
Candy Frouit Opticalキャンディフルーツ オプティカル
Epoch-making optical just like in Akihabara. Maids wearing eyeglasses select you suitable glasses kindly on person to person basis.
OTHERS
Rikugien Gardens六義園(BUNKYOU-KU)
This strolling, mountain and pond-style garden was created based on the theme of Waka poetry in the 15th year of the Genroku Period by the shogun,Tokugawa Tsunayoshi's trusted confidante Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu. This garden is a typical example of the famous gardens of Edo Period. In the Meiji Period, this garden became a second esidence of the founder of Mitsubishi, Iwasaki Yataro.
Tokyo International Forum東京国際フォーラム(TOKYO STATION)
All the year round, a lot of big events, exhibitions and concerts are held in the convention center. It consists of 7 halls from small to big, 34 conference spaces, exhibition halls, galleries, and ground plaza exhibited art works. It is a grand scale convention center.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Information Center宇宙航空研究開発機構情報センター「JAXAi」(TOKYO STATION)
Free information center which dispatches aerospace information. In the center, there are lots of exhibits such as aerospace food, real rocket engine, etc. to get in touch with aerospace closely. You can have a fun to to be taken photos of you wearing replica of Aerospace Uniform. It is a good memorable experience to you.
Nihonbashi Bridge日本橋(TOKYO STATION)
Bridge of central road crossing over Nihonbashi River. The bridge was constructed as a part of nation-wide road network in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, First Tycoon of Tokugawa-era. Now it is registered as one of important cultural assets in Japan. The Road Maker located in the center of the bridge is the starting pont of all highways throughout Japan.
Main Store/Senbiki-ya千疋屋総本店(GINZA STATION)
The first fruit store in Japan which was set up over 170 years ago. In the store, there are lots of fresh fruits selected specially. So many delicious fruits from all over the world, catch your eyes and you can't decide easily what to buy.
Imperial Palace皇居(CHIYODA-KU)
Emperor's residence. You can visit the large garden with full of beautiful green when you offer the general course of visiting. This course includes Fujimi-yagura Tower, the building of the Imperial Household Agency, the Palace, Twin-bridge, and ruins of Main Tower of Edo-Castle.
Cidori-ga-fuchi千鳥ヶ淵(CHIYODA-KU)
Famous spot for cherry blossoms in spring. Street of Somei-yoshino, kind of cherry blossoms, which tint the water of moat of Emperor's palace pink,is the best spot for enjoying cherry blossoms. Seeing from the bank, contrast of pink blossoms to wall stone of the castle is so splendid in the daytime, in contrast, you can enjoy them from boat and at night, enjoy romantic atmosphere of them lighted up beautifully.
Yokohama Bay Bridge
Yokohama China Town
Commemoration Hall of Port Opening of Yokohama City
Yokohama Bay Bridge横浜ベイブリッジ
This bridge was constructed in 1989 as a part of Seashore Line of Metropolitan Expressway. Now it is one of landmarks of Yokohama City. On the side of Daikoku Pier, there is an esplanade named 'Yokuhama Sky Walk' connecting to the observatory under the bridge and you can command fine view like traffics of large passenger ships.
Commemoration Hall of Port Opening of Yokohama City横浜市開港記念会館
Building of a National Important Asset representing Yokohama. It was constructed by using bricks and its clock tower called Jack's Tower, is the symbol of the building and it is loved by the citizens. More over, it is one of three towers in Yokohama including King's tower of Kanagawa Prefecture' s building, and Queen's Tower of Yokohama Customs building.
Yokohama Landmark Tower横浜ランドマークタワー
Yokohama Landmark Tower, 47-story building, is the highest building in Japan. 'Sky Garden' of the top floor, is the highest observatory, too. From the top, we can see Mt. Fuji very clearly in the fine daytime,and at night, the night view is also so beautiful.
Yokohama China Town横浜中華街
The town is located at Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City. Its history has about 140 years. There are over 500 shops and restaurants only in small area of 0.2 Sq. kilometers.
Motomachi Shopping Street元町ショッピングストリート
When Yokohama Port was opened in 1859, retail business was started for foreigners living here. And it developed into 'Motomachi Shopping Street'. Along the street, there are many advanced stores, and historic shops. It is popular as one of leading fashionable areas in Japan.
Tou-ji Temple
Kodai-ji Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Sannei-zaka Slope
Tou-ji Temple東寺
There is 5 story tower (national Treasure), the highest in Japan in the field of Tou-ji Temple. The tower is Kyoto's cultural asset and registered as World Heritage. On 21st of every month, many street stalls are opened. They include antiques,curios, and variety of plant pots,and dairy use goods in the field.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Sannei-zaka Slope清水寺・産寧坂
Sannei-zaka which is Sannen-zaka in another name, is a slope of stone steps and plates. Along both sides of the slope, there are many gift shops of unique style building of old and traditional houses. The slope connects to other slopes such as 2nen-zaka, Kiyomizu-zaka and Gojo-zaka. It is a convenient route to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The site of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is as large as about 17,000 ㎡ and has many important cultural assets of Japan and Kyoto Prefecture.
Nishiki-ichiba Market錦市場
Nishiki-ichiba is a large-scale market extended from Teramachi-nishi-hairu to Ohmiya, Nakakyou-ku of Kyoto City. Under its 390 m long arcade,there are 132 shops and stores like fish meat, Kyoto vegetables,bean curd, grocery and pickles. You can get all kinds of Kyoto's food here.
Maruyama Park円山公園
Maruyanma Park, which is a waking around-style park, is as large as 100,000 ㎡, and is located against Higashi-yama Mountain. In the center of the park, there is famous drooping cherry trees named 'Night cherry of Gion'. During first half of April, the park is lighted up and lots of people visit to see the night cherry blossoms.
Kodaij-ji Temple高台寺
This is famous as the temple of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his wife, Nene. The location is in the middle between Kiyumizu-dera Temple and Gion, both of which are very popular areas. We feel romanticism of the Warring Sate Period through seeing drooping cherry blossoms existing in the center of the garden with white sand.
Arashiyama, Togetsukyo Bridge, Nakanoshima Park嵐山 渡月橋～中之島公園
Nakanoshima Park, there are over 1500 trees like Mountain cherry ,Somei-yoshino Cherry, etc. which bloom in spring.
Tenryu-ji Temple天龍寺
Tenryu-ji Temple is registered as World Heritage and its garden has about 100 trees of various cherry such as Mountain Cherry, Somei-yoshino, and Drooping Cherry. Coordination of Japanese garden and cherry is splendid and we can enjoy aesthetic view.
Philosopher's Walk哲学の道
It was named after philosophers walking with being deep in meditation. Around the neighborhood, there are many historic temples like Reigan-ji Temple and Nyakuouji Shrine. It is about1.5 km walk connecting from Daimonji Mountain to Ginkaku-ji Bridge. In spring,,the walk is decorated by hundreds of Someiyoshino cherry and in early summer, a lot of lighting bugs fly here and there.
Kanazawa Castle Park
Ishikawa Zoo
Kenroku-en
Kenroku-en兼六園
Kenroku-en is one of three best gardens in Japan and walking around park with its beauty of water and ponds. All the year round, we can enjoy variety of beautiful views such as cherry, iris,red leaves and trees protected against snowfall by hanging ropes.
21st Century Museum of Contemporary art, Kanazawa金沢21世紀美術館
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is full of light and open‐air atmosphere through the top light from the ceiling and light court and also, is a museum opened to town like an park. In the museum, we can have the opportunity to see creative works expressing new worth not only painting,sculpture ,craft, design but also photos,images, multimedia, and architecture.
Higashi Caya - teahouse districtひがし茶屋街
Higashi Chaya District is well-known as the place of Itsuki Hiroyuki's novel 'Grave of Alibis'. It is one of three major chaya districts in Kanazawa, the capital of this big castle city . It is located on the right side of Asano-gawa River. The old street of many traditional town houses with beautiful red grilles, is registered as a national preservation district of important traditional buildings.
Kanazawa Castle Park金沢城公園
Kanazawa Castle, which is the symbol of Kaga-hyakuman-goku country, was started to be set up in 1583 by Maeda Toshiie. The row house which is a about 60 mater‐long warehouse with plaster wall, is located nearby of the Castle Tower's ruin, and is registered as National Important Cultural Property. It is a very rare buildingas old as Ishikawa Gate in the Kaga Clan -era.
Ishakawa Zooいしかわ動物園
Ishikawa Zoo has over 600 animals consisted of 135species,and fish of 40 species. Closely,we can see animals who live on the re-created nature-like field. There are 'Cat Valley ' having lions,tigers,etc.,'Australian Plain' having kangaroos,and wallabies,and 'African Plain'. We can see the animals more in various nurture-like area.
Morning Market of Wajima輪島朝市
When you visit Wajima, the Morning Market is the place to visit without fail. There are many street stalls which are 100 to 250 depending to the condition of the day. In the market, there are so many seafood stalls like steamed abalone, and turban shells. In addition, there are stalls of Japanese lacquer coated craft named Wajima-nuri, hand-made small articles and also hand-made accessories.
Notojima Aquariumのとじま水族館
Notoshjima Aquarium has over 40,000 fish consisting of about 500 species of Sea of Noto and its neighborhood. There is unique aquarium like tanks for horse mackerel swimming around, and tank of tunnel. We can see shows of breams dancing according to piano music and also see dolphins and whale.
