The "Shirokane Pottery Making Class" is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo. In this pottery making class, you can make bowls with an electric lathe and craft handwork earthen pots and teapots. They offer various plans including a 1-day course, where you complete the formation phase in approximately 2 hours or a 2-day course, where you form and color various pottery products you can also craft gifts or just try painting pictures on potteries. You can choose a course according to personal circumstances, such as what product you want to make and what your time frame is. Since all these courses are taught in detail by staff and instructors, you don't have to worry even if you are a beginner. The baking is finished in approximately 4 weeks from the class. You can either have your the work mailed for 1500 yen or more ,or visit the school to pick it up.

B&B is a bookshop about a two-minutes walk from Shimokitazawa station in Tokyo's Setagaya ward. This jem of a bookshop lets bookworms enjoy reading while having a beer. B&B stands for "book and beer". The store has been serving the neighborhood since 2012. It moved to its current location in 2017. B&B serves craft beers and other alcoholic drinks, along with a variety of soft drinks. After purchasing a drink at a counter at the back of the store, find a seat to relax and get lost in reading. The bookshelves and chairs are vintage Scandinavian pieces. Some have price tags, so if you fancy buying any of them, let the staff know. B&B hosts various book-themed events, such as talk events, every night at 8PM. It is a wonderful place to meet fellow bookworms and discover good reads.

The "Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan" stands in Yushima of Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. It was formerly a traditional Washi paper manufacturer established in 1858, and was reformed as a facility specializing in Origami where you can enjoy Origami related activities, including viewing, experiencing, and shopping. Mr. Kazuo Kobayashi, the chairman of the International Origami Association, serves as the director to convey the fun of Origami through various exhibits. A wide range of attractions are provided including an Origami craft gallery, a shop full of Origami/Chiyogami papers and textbooks, classes/workshops inheriting the traditional handmade paper dying methods of "Yushima-no-Kobayashi", and more. Lessons are held regularly, where you can learn how to create Origami accessories and seasonal motifs from the pros. Reservations must be made in advance, so be updated on their website for current information.

Hotel Senjojiki is located in Senjojiki Cirque, a glacial landform surrounded by mountains in the central Alps, Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture. At 2,612m above sea level, this hotel boasts the highest altitude in Japan. At this hotel with Japan's closest view of the sky, stargazing parties are a popular activity under the sky full of stars. If you look gaze at the clear sky in the clear air, where absolutely nothing gets in your way, you will feel as if you are floating in the sky. During the day, you can take a leisurely stroll through the sprawling Senjojiki Cirque.The beautiful scenery offers a different vista for every season. Elegant alpine flowers thrive into full bloom in summer, and the trees take on a vibrant orange in autumn. The winter creates an expansive layer of pure white snow, which thaws in the coming of spring. Best of all, it's accessible by bus and ropeway,with very little walking. Hotel Senjojiki is attached to Komagane Ropeway "Senjojiki Station", making access great. (Photo courtesy of Chuo Alps Tourism Co., Ltd.) * As of January 16, 2020, the ropeway and Hotel Senjojiki are out of business due to the repair work on the ropeway pillars. Please check the official website for future plans and details.

Gokokuin temple is located in Taito-ku, Tokyo. This temple of the Tendai sect was erected in 1625 as a branch institute of Higashieizan Kanei-ji Temple. The Shakado (currently the main hall), built at the time of its construction, was quite magnificent at the time and had established itself as the greatest architectural building in Higashieizan. After experiencing relocation and fires, it eventually became the current main hall. Even now, from the exterior and interior of the main hall, there still murals that recall its past days of glory. In 1639, the 25th anniversary of the fall of Osaka Castle, the image of Daikokuten was donated by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third general of the Tokugawa shogunate. This was done in honor of the memorial service carried out to mourn the spirits of both Toyotomi and Tokugawa. Since then, it has been worshiped as a temple dedicated to the Daikokuten of Yanaka Shichifukujin. During the tour of the Seven Lucky Gods from January 1st to 10th, you can see the image of Daikokuten displayed in the main hall up close.

Shirara-yu is a communal bathhouse in the Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. Shirara-yu is part of the Shirahama Onsen area — one the "Three Ancient Springs" of Japan. The bathhouse whose two-story wooden construction carries a nostalgic aesthetic, is located along the Shirara-hama beach, a popular leisure destination for recreational swimmers. The first floor is a rest area, with the bath located on the second floor. The milky bath water is drawn directly from the hot spring source. On the surface of the natural spring water, you will see a white mineral residue, called Yunohana, or "hot water flowers" in Japanese. Shirara-yu is a blissful place to ease your mind and body. Besides its history and soothing waters, Shirara-yu also boasts a scenic location right in front of the beautiful Shirara-hama beach. The bathhouse’s rest area overlooks the beach. Take a stroll along Shirara-hama beach after bathing and soak up the wonderful view. (Photo courtesy: Nanki Shirahama Tourism Bureau)