A Trip to Yashio Hihokan, Japan’s Only Sex Doll Museum
Japan has its fair share of offbeat experiences, but the Yashio Hihokan, better know as the sex doll museum, really takes the cake.
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See Kawasaki’s Cyberpunk Factory Skyline on a Night Cruise
Kawasaki’s factory skyline transforms into a cyberpunk wonderland at night. One of the best ways to see it is on a night cruise.
Read moreTsuchiura Black Mansion: An Easy-to-Do Haikyo in Ibaraki Pref.
Ibaraki Prefecture appears to have its share of haikyo. Tsuchiura Black Mansion is one of the more easily accessible ones.
Read moreIshioka Ostrich Farm: A Hidden Gem 90 mins from Tokyo
At Ishioka Ostrich Farm, you feed the ostriches before they feed them back to you. You can also play with around 80 other types of animals.
Read moreA Dose of USA at the Yokota Air Base Friendship Festival
(Almost) every year, the U.S. military’s Yokota Air Base in Tokyo opens its gates to visitors in celebration of Japanese-American ties.
Read moreAshigakubo Icicles: A Chilly But Lit Winter Getaway
Only viewable from January to February, the Ashigakubo icicles are any neon lovers’ dream when lit up at night on weekends and holidays.
Read moreExploring the G-cans: Japan’s Massive Underground Drain
Located 50m below ground, the G-cans is one of the largest underground drains in the world. Its main tank resembles a futuristic temple.
Read moreThis Abandoned Konbini in Saitama has Major Ghibli Vibes
In the quiet suburbs of Saitama Prefecture, an abandoned konbini has charmed explorers for its Ghibli-like vibes. And for good reason.
Read moreTokorozawa Sakura Town + teamLab: A Photographer’s Dream
Tokorozawa Sakura Town and teamLab have added the cool factor to Saitama Prefecture. Here are some highlights of this photogenic complex!
Read moreOkutama Ropeway, My First Foray into Haikyo
Since we’re all stuck at home due to COVID-19, let me take you on a virtual tour to one of the creepiest places I’ve been to in Japan: the abandoned Okutama Lake Ropeway in west Tokyo.
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