best of Japan Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Sat, 08 May 2021 08:05:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png best of Japan Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Fans of “Lost in Translation” Must Visit These Tokyo Spots https://travelermaster.com/fans-of-lost-in-translation-must-visit-these-tokyo-spots/ Sat, 08 May 2021 08:05:00 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=23547 “Lost in Translation” is one of the most beloved movies of the 21st century, starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as lost souls who meet up in Tokyo by pure coincidence and end up forming a close bond while exploring the city together. Fans of this movie will undoubtedly remember scenes shot at these three […]

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“Lost in Translation” is one of the most beloved movies of the 21st century, starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as lost souls who meet up in Tokyo by pure coincidence and end up forming a close bond while exploring the city together. Fans of this movie will undoubtedly remember scenes shot at these three spots in the Japanese capital, which you should take time to see on your next vacation in Tokyo.

New York Bar

Arguably the most recognizable shot in the movie was filmed at the New York Bar in the Park Hyatt Hotel. This bar not only serves up good food and tasty drinks, but was selected as a shooting site due to its eye-catching bar with panoramic views of the entire city.

Joganji Temple

Easy to miss if you aren’t looking for it, Joganji Temple is an authentic little piece of Buddhist tradition located on a hill in the western suburbs of the city. When you see it, you’ll recognize it as a place where Johansson’s lost character stumbles around while contemplating her existence.

Kabukicho

Some of the most eye-catching scenes in the film were filmed in Kabukicho, often described as the Times Square of Tokyo. Massive, neon advertisements, bright lights, and signs dominate this district where Murray and Johansson can be seen stumbling around late at night in the film.

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Discover the Ancient City of Nikko, Japan https://travelermaster.com/discover-the-ancient-city-of-nikko-japan/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:45:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=19640 Nikko is an ancient city tucked away in the misty mountains north of Tokyo. The ancient city is built in a sacred spot and boasts a number of architectural and religious treasures. Here are some of the sights that you’ve got to take a look at. Shinkyo Bridge Perhaps the most famous feature of this […]

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Nikko is an ancient city tucked away in the misty mountains north of Tokyo. The ancient city is built in a sacred spot and boasts a number of architectural and religious treasures. Here are some of the sights that you’ve got to take a look at.

Shinkyo Bridge

Perhaps the most famous feature of this beautiful part of the world is Shinkyo Bridge. Built in the 1600s, the wonderfully intricate red bridge is a relatively new addition to the area. It said to be the gateway to Nikko.

Photo by Lyndon Li on Unsplash

Daiya River

A gushing river runs through the mountains, past the city, and under our Shinkyo bridge. It is worshiped in traditional Japanese religion. If you spend enough time with it, you can feel its soul and personality for yourself.

Photo by Hoang Dang on Unsplash

Shinto Shrine

Near the river and the bridge is an ancient Shinto shrine, built in 767. This is a beautiful traditional Japanese sacred structure used to house sacred objects.

Tosho-gu Shrine

In addition to the Shinto shrine, the city also has the Tosho-gu shrine. The shrine is home to a 17th-century carving which is said to be the origin of the proverb or The Wise Monkeys.

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Must-See Baseball Stadiums in Japan https://travelermaster.com/must-see-baseball-stadiums-in-japan/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:10:53 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=12526 Believe it or not, the United States isn’t the only baseball-crazed nation on Earth. In fact, on a proportional basis, the globe’s most baseball-loving country might, in fact, be Japan. The country’s professional league is considered to be the second-best on the planet, and its stadiums offer great gameday experiences. If you are a baseball […]

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Believe it or not, the United States isn’t the only baseball-crazed nation on Earth. In fact, on a proportional basis, the globe’s most baseball-loving country might, in fact, be Japan. The country’s professional league is considered to be the second-best on the planet, and its stadiums offer great gameday experiences.

If you are a baseball fan, be sure to check out these stadiums on your next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Koshien Stadium: Hanshin Tigers

The Hanshin Tigers’ loyal fans provide an intense supporting atmosphere for their team at Koshien Stadium, located near the city of Kobe. Holding nearly 50,000 fans, your ears will be ringing after a night at this baseball palace.

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#osaka #hanshintigers

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Tokyo Dome: Yomiuri Giants

While it might not be the most modern or the fanciest stadium, the Yomiuri Giants’ home of the Tokyo Dome is a stadium that cannot be missed on a trip to Japan’s largest city. What’s best is that, even if the weather is bad, the dome will mean a comfortable environment to watch the game.

Yokohama Stadium: Yokohama BayStars

Yokohama Stadium is a small stadium with charm, which holds up to 30,000 fans in the country’s second-largest city. The environment at this stadium is like the baseball of old, with fans that hang on to every moment and love supporting their BayStars.

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Check Out Japan’s Top Aquariums! https://travelermaster.com/check-out-japans-top-aquariums/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:46:17 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=11786 One of the most sea-oriented countries on the planet is the island nation of Japan. This Pacific hotspot is surrounded on all sides by the ocean, making the mighty seas a defining influence on Japanese culture. Japan loves its sea creatures and showcases them in a number of fantastic aquariums that animal and nature lovers […]

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One of the most sea-oriented countries on the planet is the island nation of Japan. This Pacific hotspot is surrounded on all sides by the ocean, making the mighty seas a defining influence on Japanese culture.

Japan loves its sea creatures and showcases them in a number of fantastic aquariums that animal and nature lovers are sure to treasure. Give these three a look on your next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

The second-largest aquarium on Earth is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which is the crown jewel of Japan’s aquarium scene. Focusing on the blend of tropical and subtropical influences on Okinawa’s seas, this breathtaking showcase of marine life is an experience you won’t soon forget.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Osaka’s Kaiyukan Aquarium has a stunning format that features a selection of plant and animal life from sixteen ocean ecosystems all over the planet. Highlights include the Great Barrier Reef, Japanese Forests, and Chilean Rocks tanks.

Aquamarine Fukushima

Damaged by the famous 2011 earthquake and tsunami which affected Fukushima, but reopened shortly thereafter, the Aquamarine Aquarium focuses on the cold water and hot water current interplay which happens in the Shiome Sea just off of the coast of the city.

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“Lost in Translation” is one of the most beloved movies of the 21st century, starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as lost souls who meet up in Tokyo by pure coincidence and end up forming a close bond while exploring the city together. Fans of this movie will undoubtedly remember scenes shot at these three spots in the Japanese capital, which you should take time to see on your next vacation in Tokyo.

New York Bar

Arguably the most recognizable shot in the movie was filmed at the New York Bar in the Park Hyatt Hotel. This bar not only serves up good food and tasty drinks, but was selected as a shooting site due to its eye-catching bar with panoramic views of the entire city.

Joganji Temple

Easy to miss if you aren’t looking for it, Joganji Temple is an authentic little piece of Buddhist tradition located on a hill in the western suburbs of the city. When you see it, you’ll recognize it as a place where Johansson’s lost character stumbles around while contemplating her existence.

Kabukicho

Some of the most eye-catching scenes in the film were filmed in Kabukicho, often described as the Times Square of Tokyo. Massive, neon advertisements, bright lights, and signs dominate this district where Murray and Johansson can be seen stumbling around late at night in the film.

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Discover the Ancient City of Nikko, Japan https://travelermaster.com/discover-the-ancient-city-of-nikko-japan/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:45:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=19640 Nikko is an ancient city tucked away in the misty mountains north of Tokyo. The ancient city is built in a sacred spot and boasts a number of architectural and religious treasures. Here are some of the sights that you’ve got to take a look at. Shinkyo Bridge Perhaps the most famous feature of this […]

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Nikko is an ancient city tucked away in the misty mountains north of Tokyo. The ancient city is built in a sacred spot and boasts a number of architectural and religious treasures. Here are some of the sights that you’ve got to take a look at.

Shinkyo Bridge

Perhaps the most famous feature of this beautiful part of the world is Shinkyo Bridge. Built in the 1600s, the wonderfully intricate red bridge is a relatively new addition to the area. It said to be the gateway to Nikko.

Photo by Lyndon Li on Unsplash

Daiya River

A gushing river runs through the mountains, past the city, and under our Shinkyo bridge. It is worshiped in traditional Japanese religion. If you spend enough time with it, you can feel its soul and personality for yourself.

Photo by Hoang Dang on Unsplash

Shinto Shrine

Near the river and the bridge is an ancient Shinto shrine, built in 767. This is a beautiful traditional Japanese sacred structure used to house sacred objects.

Tosho-gu Shrine

In addition to the Shinto shrine, the city also has the Tosho-gu shrine. The shrine is home to a 17th-century carving which is said to be the origin of the proverb or The Wise Monkeys.

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Must-See Baseball Stadiums in Japan https://travelermaster.com/must-see-baseball-stadiums-in-japan/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:10:53 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=12526 Believe it or not, the United States isn’t the only baseball-crazed nation on Earth. In fact, on a proportional basis, the globe’s most baseball-loving country might, in fact, be Japan. The country’s professional league is considered to be the second-best on the planet, and its stadiums offer great gameday experiences. If you are a baseball […]

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Believe it or not, the United States isn’t the only baseball-crazed nation on Earth. In fact, on a proportional basis, the globe’s most baseball-loving country might, in fact, be Japan. The country’s professional league is considered to be the second-best on the planet, and its stadiums offer great gameday experiences.

If you are a baseball fan, be sure to check out these stadiums on your next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Koshien Stadium: Hanshin Tigers

The Hanshin Tigers’ loyal fans provide an intense supporting atmosphere for their team at Koshien Stadium, located near the city of Kobe. Holding nearly 50,000 fans, your ears will be ringing after a night at this baseball palace.

View this post on Instagram

#osaka #hanshintigers

A post shared by Michele (@michele_jean) on

Tokyo Dome: Yomiuri Giants

While it might not be the most modern or the fanciest stadium, the Yomiuri Giants’ home of the Tokyo Dome is a stadium that cannot be missed on a trip to Japan’s largest city. What’s best is that, even if the weather is bad, the dome will mean a comfortable environment to watch the game.

Yokohama Stadium: Yokohama BayStars

Yokohama Stadium is a small stadium with charm, which holds up to 30,000 fans in the country’s second-largest city. The environment at this stadium is like the baseball of old, with fans that hang on to every moment and love supporting their BayStars.

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Check Out Japan’s Top Aquariums! https://travelermaster.com/check-out-japans-top-aquariums/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:46:17 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=11786 One of the most sea-oriented countries on the planet is the island nation of Japan. This Pacific hotspot is surrounded on all sides by the ocean, making the mighty seas a defining influence on Japanese culture. Japan loves its sea creatures and showcases them in a number of fantastic aquariums that animal and nature lovers […]

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One of the most sea-oriented countries on the planet is the island nation of Japan. This Pacific hotspot is surrounded on all sides by the ocean, making the mighty seas a defining influence on Japanese culture.

Japan loves its sea creatures and showcases them in a number of fantastic aquariums that animal and nature lovers are sure to treasure. Give these three a look on your next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

The second-largest aquarium on Earth is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which is the crown jewel of Japan’s aquarium scene. Focusing on the blend of tropical and subtropical influences on Okinawa’s seas, this breathtaking showcase of marine life is an experience you won’t soon forget.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Osaka’s Kaiyukan Aquarium has a stunning format that features a selection of plant and animal life from sixteen ocean ecosystems all over the planet. Highlights include the Great Barrier Reef, Japanese Forests, and Chilean Rocks tanks.

Aquamarine Fukushima

Damaged by the famous 2011 earthquake and tsunami which affected Fukushima, but reopened shortly thereafter, the Aquamarine Aquarium focuses on the cold water and hot water current interplay which happens in the Shiome Sea just off of the coast of the city.

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