List of special features related to Tokyo

[Recommended outdoor activities in the Ogasawara Islands, a World Heritage Site] Experience marine leisure in the Bonin Blue Sea and war sites!

2020/08/20

The Ogasawara Islands, consisting of 30 islands of various sizes, including Chichijima and Hahajima, located about 1,000km south of Tokyo, were registered as a World Heritage Site in 2011. In addition to a variety of marine activities such as whale watching and snorkeling/dolphin swimming in the beautiful ocean, you can also enjoy trekking, which allows you to leisurely observe the natural beauty of the Ogasawara Islands, and guided tours to visit war sites.

[Tokyo nightlife spots] A special feature on recommended nightlife experience plans for sightseeing and dates in Tokyo, from entertainment such as shows and games to outdoor activities! 《How to make a reservation, opening hours, addresses, etc.》

2020/03/20

Recommended for dates or with friends! A thorough introduction to "night activities" to enjoy the night in Tokyo! Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Odaiba, Skytree, etc... Enjoy the neon-lit nightlife of this big city in an active way!

Leisure spots in Tokyo│Enjoy some unconventional sightseeing and entertainment!

2020/03/20

A special feature on outdoor leisure and cultural experience leisure that you can enjoy in Tokyo! Shibuya, Harajuku, Odaiba, Toyosu, etc. Enjoy popular activities on dates or sightseeing in Tokyo with your family!

Experience playing the shamisen in Tokyo! Introducing our popular trial lesson plans!

2020/01/19

The shamisen is an instrument played by plucking three strings with a spatula-shaped stick, and is said to have been introduced from Ryukyu (Okinawa) during the Sengoku period. In my mind, I imagine people wearing hakama and playing lightly and at a fast tempo. When I go to Okinawa, the people on the island sing while playing the sanshin, which is very similar to the shamisen, but the sanshin often plays slower songs, so I wondered what the difference between the shamisen and the sanshin is.

Outdoor leisure in Tokyo! Introducing recommended activity experience tours in the city!

2020/01/16

In Tokyo, there are more activities to enjoy than just indoors. Of course, there are also things you can enjoy to your heart's content outdoors. Don't underestimate the nature of Tokyo. Okutama, which I focused on in my last blog, is a place of majestic nature, with scenery so vast that you'll forget you're in Tokyo. Okutama, which is also the source of the Tama River, is a popular place for river activities such as canyoning and rafting. Tokyo also includes remote islands such as Mikurajima and the Ogasawara Islands. As a result, you can enjoy marine sports such as diving and canoeing in the beautiful sea, as well as popular activities such as dolphin watching and whale watching.

Have fun at night in Tokyo! Introducing nightlife activities, leisure and entertainment!

2020/01/12

Activity Japan has a "Night activity / Night tour" page that features nightlife in Tokyo. Some of the plans seem to make you wonder, "What is this?" For example, the maid cafe experience unique to Cool Japan and the night cruise tour on a Tokyo Bay boat are eye-catching.

[Tokyo Tourism 2020] 5 hands-on leisure and amusement facilities that adults can enjoy too! Children will love it!

2020/01/10

We will introduce 5 recommended activities carefully selected by our editorial team, focusing on "experiential leisure and amusement facilities that can be enjoyed with children" for sightseeing and travel in Tokyo in 2020. We cover everything from the latest indoor activities to the most popular cultural experience leisure activities! Please use this as a reference when enjoying sightseeing in Tokyo with your family ♪

3 porcelain art class plans you can experience in Tokyo!

2020/01/09

Porcelarts is also known as "porcelain art." It is a coined word combining porcelain and art, and is a handmade craft in which patterns are created on white porcelain such as teacups and plates by sticking special stickers or painting with paint. "Porcelarts" is a coined word, and is a registered trademark by Nihon Vogue Co., Ltd., a long-established company founded 60 years ago that develops knitting and handmade businesses. Therefore, strictly speaking, the name "Porcelarts" is used in classes for people who have mastered Nihon Vogue's porcelain art curriculum.

Enjoy the great outdoors in Tokyo! 3 outdoor leisure activities to try in Okutama!

2020/01/08

Okutama is also known as a hot spring resort near the capital region, and is called the "inner sanctum" of Tokyo. It is very easily accessible from the city center, about two hours by car. If you take the "Holiday Rapid Okutama" express train from Shinjuku, you can arrive at Okutama Station in about an hour and a half. It's a perfect tourist spot for a day trip!!

3 Tokyo Schools to Get a Diving License! What are the types of licenses and how much do they cost?

2020/01/07

C-card is an abbreviation of Certification Card and means "certificate". This C-card is not a national qualification like a license, but a certificate issued by a private organization, so it does not mean that you can dive freely anywhere you want. Furthermore, some cards can only be used at that shop, in that country, or worldwide, so you should be aware of this in advance. If you are going to get a qualification anyway, it is better to get a card that allows you to dive in the oceans of the world. Even if you have this C-card, you will basically need to rent cylinders and weights at diving shops around the world (of course, this is not necessary if you have purchased the equipment) and swim in designated areas with an instructor or guide.

Add some healing to your daily life♪ Introducing the recommended "rabbit cafes" in Tokyo!

2020/01/06

I want to live with an animal, but taking care of them is hard work, and there are many apartments that don't allow pets, so it's a bit of a challenge. That's why SNS accounts that only post pictures of pets are so popular. However, just looking at cute pictures isn't enough, so I actually go to the zoo or aquarium, and then I feel even more like I want to get even closer and interact with them in real life!

We've picked out bread-making classes near Sasazuka Station on the Keio Line! You'll learn how to bake authentic bread at home!

2020/01/05

Recently, many cooking appliances that allow you to easily bake bread at home have been sold, and they seem to be popular among housewives because of how easy they are to use. The secret to their popularity seems to be that you can bake your own freshly baked bread, from regular wheat flour bread to gluten-free rice flour bread. It's true, you might get excited if piping hot bread with fried eggs and bacon appears on the table for breakfast. It's like being in a hotel lol

What is the hot leisure activity of 2020, "Escape Game"? A thorough investigation of popular facilities in Tokyo!

2020/01/03

First, let's start with the basics: what is an "escape game"? An escape game is a real action adventure game in which you aim to "escape from a closed space" set up indoors, as the name suggests, and you can enjoy a thrilling battle of wits as you solve various difficult problems set by titles and themes in teams and aim to clear the course. It seems that it is also called "escape game" in English.

What is the 2019 trending interior accessory "Herbarium"? Introducing our recommended creation experience plan!

2019/12/08

First of all, what exactly is a "herbarium"? Its origins can be traced back to the study of botany. The English term "herbarium" refers to a collection of preserved dried flowers. Plant specimens can be whole plants or just parts of them. The most common method is to dry them and paste them on a mount, but depending on the material, they can also be preserved by soaking them in alcohol or preservatives.

I'm interested in the Tokitsukaze stable tour! How do I make a reservation to visit a sumo stable?

2019/12/04

I didn't know there was an opportunity for the general public to visit a sumo stable. There are many sumo stables near the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo where the main tournaments are held, and the Tokitsukaze stable, which is the subject of this plan, is one of them. Sumo tournaments are held outside of Tokyo, and they move to many different places due to tours, so you can't always visit them. Actually, I thought that tours were when sumo tournaments were held in places other than the Ryogoku Kokugikan, but I learned that those are "honbasho" and that tours are held in many other places. Here is a plan that allows you to visit a rare sumo stable during a honbasho or tour, and also eat chanko nabe made by young wrestlers.

Held in December! What is the winter fireworks festival "Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2019"? Introducing a recommended plan to watch from a special seat!

2019/12/01

The Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2019 will be held every Saturday in December (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28), and will be a fireworks event that emphasizes entertainment, with illuminations and music that will liven up the Christmas atmosphere. However, the fireworks are very short, starting at 7:00 p.m. every day and lasting about 5 minutes, so it might be better to enjoy it as part of a course that combines dinner and other nightlife in the surrounding area.

[Tokyo Sumo Stable Tour] Experience the charm of "SUMO," Japan's national sport that has attracted attention from all over the world!

2019/11/27

We will be focusing on the "Tokyo Sumo Stable Tour," which will give you a glimpse into the unique world and culture of the sumo world. As of November 2019, we will be introducing a variety of sumo-related guided tours that are popular with foreign tourists visiting Japan, along with detailed reservation information for the tour plan for all three stables that is currently available on Activity Japan.

Rent your dream camper van at a low price! 3 rental plans available in Tokyo!

2019/11/26

A "camper" is a vehicle equipped with facilities for sleeping and staying overnight. The term "camper" is used without any awkwardness in Japan, but it is actually a Japanese-English term. In America, it is called a "camper." Sales have been soaring in recent years, reaching a record high of 35.7 billion yen in 2015. It has become increasingly popular among people in their 60s and older who have more time and money to spare, and the number of domestically produced camper vans shipped has also increased dramatically.

See the Tokyo night view from the sky! Experience a helicopter sightseeing tour!

2019/11/23

Christmas is an important day that is indispensable for couples. If you want to make it a memorable day, you probably want to have a romantic date. Couples who are thinking about getting married in particular have a ton of things they want to do, like surprise someone or ride the Ferris wheel. So here is a plan we at Activity Japan highly recommend: a helicopter tour!!

Team up to escape from a locked room! 3 recommended "escape game" facilities in Tokyo!

2019/11/06

An "escape game" is a type of adventure game in which you are trapped in a closed environment such as a room or a building, and you must solve puzzles using various hints to escape. Adventure games in which the objective is to escape have existed in video games since the 1980s. Facilities where you can actually experience escaping have also existed for a long time. Haunted houses in amusement parks and maze parks in Europe are typical examples. However, the "escape game" that has become popular in recent years is not just about "escape". The element of "solving puzzles" necessary for escape has been added, and it has evolved into a realistic, experiential puzzle-solving game. This new way of playing has been introduced in many media and has become a hot topic, and attractions and events where you solve puzzles to escape are being held. As a result, its popularity has not waned and it has gained many fans.

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