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I heard that a world reminiscent of the Showa era still exists in Bungo-Takada City, Oita Prefecture, and I went to check it out. It's a strange town that evokes a sense of nostalgia, even though it was my first time visiting. This time,...

A Cat Paradise Inside a Safari Park I once heard about a cat paradise hidden inside a safari park. Naturally, I had to see it for myself. On March 24, 2026, a brand-new attraction called "Neko Mura" (Cat Village) opened inside Akiyoshida...

A Retreat From Modern Life Sometimes modern life just gets exhausting, and the cure is stepping into a place where time seems to have stopped. That's exactly what led me to Sagamiko Boat, a quietly extraordinary Showa-era amusement spot ...

A Mysterious World Deep in the Mountains Some restaurants are worth a detour. Irori Sanzoku is worth an entire road trip. Tucked deep in the mountains of Yamaguchi Prefecture, this legendary drive-in restaurant looks less like a place to...

Meta description: A first-hand PokéPark Kanto review — Pokémon's first permanent outdoor park in Japan. Discover Route 1, the Pikachu & Eevee Forest, thrill rides, and booking tips for 2026. What Is PokéPark Kanto? PokéPark Kant...

Yoro Land opened in 1973 in Gifu Prefecture, and it's still going strong. Step through the gate and you're suddenly back in a childhood dream — rides built more than fifty years ago, kept in shockingly pristine condition, and on a weekda...

Along National Route 2 in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, there's a rumor that a real-life "dreamcore" world exists — the kind of surreal, internet-famous aesthetic you'd expect to only see in AI-generated images. So I went to find ou...

Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood in Kurashiki, Okayama, there's a legendary spot that most visitors to Japan will never stumble across: Tamashima Playland. Open since around 1970, this amusement center — run by the local Poch...