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Southern Chiba is one of the best weekend road trip destinations near Tokyo!🌊 From relaxing in coastal hot springs with ocean views to sleeping in a renovated historic elementary school, here is your complete itinerary for a scenic coastal getaway! 👉matcha-jp.com/en/5830

Step back in time to the birthplace of Japanese manga and anime! 🎨🍜 Visit Tokiwaso Manga Museum and Tokiwaso-Dori Oyasumidokoro near Ikebukuro, where you can see the rooms of master manga artists, eat lunch at the ramen shop they frequented, and more!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/27718

Ever wonder what happens to closed schools in Japan? 🏫✨ At Roadside Station Hota Elementary in Chiba, old classrooms are now charming cafes, local markets, and guest rooms where you can experience school lunches and actually stay overnight!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/5837

These unique Starbucks locations double as architectural masterpieces! ☕⛩️ From traditional Kyoto townhouses with tatami seating to Kengo Kuma designs and historic heritage sites, discover 12 incredible stores worth visiting👉 matcha-jp.com/en/4611

Marufukuro is a hotel in Kyoto housed inside Nintendo’s original headquarters!🎮✨ The historic building was redesigned by world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando—and the hallway looks like you are inside Bowser's castle!✨ Details: matcha-jp.com/en/11166

Touch a golden deity's feet for good luck and read tomorrow's weather in neon lights! 🗼✨ Rising above Shinsekai, Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku Tower offers breathtaking skyline views, giant parfait treats, and a retro Showa-era street vibe👉matcha-jp.com/en/292

Drink from a fountain of youth and test your strength against sumo stones! ⛩️✨ Explore Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka, where you can see 5.3-meter festival floats, try paper fortunes in English, and drink from a fountain of longevity!👉matcha-jp.com/en/1617

Have you tried the Japanese eel dish Hitsumabushi? 🍱✨ Hitsumabushi is Nagoya's famous grilled eel specialty served with a fun 4-step dining ritual—enjoy it plain, add spicy condiments, or drown it in warm dashi broth! Details👉matcha-jp.com/en/1239

Chiming antique clocks, hand-drip coffee, and a cozy storybook interior! ☕️🕰️ Tucked away just one stop from Kichijoji, Monozuki offers a dreamy, half-century-old escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo👉 matcha-jp.com/en/11197

Step back in time to "Mojiko Retro" in Kitakyushu! ⚓️✨ Once one of Japan’s top international trade hubs, Moji Port is packed with 100-year-old Western architecture, the iconic Blue Wing drawbridge, and local specialties👉　matcha-jp.com/en/20181

Interested in bonsai trees? At BONGEN COFFEE in Ginza and Nihonbashi, admire rare bonsai trees—some over 200 years old—paired with matcha lattes, world-class specialty coffee, and Japanese sweets🪴☕ 👉matcha-jp.com/en/25183

Yamagata, just a Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, transforms from a winter wonderland of snow monsters into a summer cherry-picking paradise!✨❄️🍒 From cliffside temples to melt-in-your-mouth Yonezawa beef, it’s the ultimate year-round escape!✨ Details👉 matcha-jp.com/en/yamagata

Did you know Japan has a centuries-old vegan cuisine created by Buddhist monks? 🧘‍♂️🌱 Discover Shojin Ryori—a beautifully balanced meal of seasonal plants, tofu, and rich kelp broth that has been crafted by monks for centuries. Details👉 matcha-jp.com/en/2710

There are many places to get coffee in Tokyo, but these 15 unique spots go far beyond your average cafe! ☕✨ Snuggle under a kotatsu table in Shimokitazawa, sip tea in an Ueno footbath, or explore a treehouse cafe in Minami-Azabu👉 matcha-jp.com/en/5039

There are many classic drinks to order at izakayas, but Hoppy is a staple you need to try! 🍺✨ This low-carb, beer-flavored mixer paired with shochu is a Tokyo favorite. Master the basics—"naka" (shochu) and "soto" (mixer)—before your next night out👉 matcha-jp.com/en/891

There are many places to eat around TOKYO SKYTREE, but the best food is hidden in the back alleys!✨🍤 Discover giant eel tempura, 700-yen pork cutlets, and secret family diners just steps from the tower!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/8245

Secret bamboo sanctuaries, spotlight-lit lattes, and legendary matcha parfaits! Embark on a matcha adventure in Tokyo with 13 matcha spots! 🍵✨ Our guide: matcha-jp.com/en/26977

Ever wonder why dragons are carved into almost every sacred water fountain and temple entrance in Japan? 🐉✨These ancient sea guardians are believed to bring rain, protect against fires, and grant good fortune! Japanese folklore is full of epic dragons!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/17822

Frozen ice shrines, red torii gate tunnels, and even "Japan's most dangerous shrine"! ⛩️❄️ Hokkaido has some of the most interesting shrines, where you can experience unique local sweets, seasonal ice festivals, and incredible power spots!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/11992

Ever wondered how traditional Japanese rooms transform from open halls to cozy private spaces? 🚪✨ Discover the history, craftsmanship, and stunning artistic designs of "Fusuma" (Japanese sliding doors)—from historic castles to modern temple art!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/3225