Virtual Travel Japan

11/08/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.
Shinjuku is the mega city and more than 3.5 million passengers pass through Shinjuku Station every day. We walk through Mosaic Street from the west side where the office district is located to the downtown area on the east side.

11/08/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.
Among many popular areas in Tokyo, we would like to virtual travel Shinjuku this time. Shinjuku is the mega city and more than 3.5 million passengers pass through Shinjuku Station every day. Please check out previous vide which travels through the skyscrapers in the west Shinjuku. We walk through Mosaic Street from the west side where the office district is located to the downtown area on the east side.
Enjoy virtual travel in Shinjuku, a city that never sleeps.
https://youtu.be/nffHe595asc

Previous video of skyscrapers of Shinjukuhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JHqXz3lqXg&t=3sWelcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Among many popular areas in Tokyo, ...

09/08/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.
Today, I would like to introduce Fukugi trees in Bise, Okinawa where about 20,000 Fukugi trees line up. it is close to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, and also a popular spot where you can heal your mind just by walking between the trees. Fukugi is written in kanji as "福木" and is said to be a tree that brings happiness (幸福), and is also known as a power spot in Okinawa.
Please enjoy Virtual Travel of Fukugi Tree Road.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=68MB9aO5h-I&feature=youtu.be

バーチャルトラベルジャパンへようこそ。今日は、およそ2万本ものフクギの木が立ち並ぶ、沖縄備瀬のフクギ並木を歩いてみました。沖縄美ら海水族館のすぐ近く、差し込む陽射しや揺れる木の葉がきらめき、木々の間を.....

08/08/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.
Today, we are pleased to present the virtual travel of the men's track and field marathon venue held in Sapporo for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Kenya, the Netherlands and Belgium won gold, silver and bronze medals. Japanese Suguru Osako was in the 6th place and Shogo Nakamura was in the 62nd place. However, I am deeply moved by the efforts of all the runners who have been practicing hard for this day and their feelings for their hometown.
Please enjoy virtual travel with the atmosphere of the actual Olympic game which is different from TV broadcast.
https://youtu.be/wWjo9KfMyAA

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, we are pleased to present the virtual travel of the men's track and field marathon venue held in Sapporo for the Tok...

06/08/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.
Today, I will walk along Midosuji, which runs north-south through the center of Osaka. Midosuji, which has a long history and has the Japan's first public subway, Midosuji Line. It has been developing as a commercial and business center where banks and mega companies’ head offices are located. It is crowded with various events throughout the year, such as marathons in the fall and illuminations in the winter.
Please enjoy the virtual travel of Midosuji, the main street of Osaka.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ascbLsh1Svw

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.Today, I will walk along Midosuji, which runs north-south through the center of Osaka. Midosuji, which has a long history and...

05/08/2021

Today, I will walk around the Nihonbashi area located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Nihonbashi has prospered as a center of Japanese history, culture, and commerce since the Edo period. Because of the current redevelopment, Nihonbashi becomes the area where many skyscrapers stand. Nihonbashi has been a financial district that represents central Tokyo since the Daiichi National Bank, Japan's first bank, was established here.
It also has been center of pharmaceutical industry since the Edo period, and many major pharmaceutical companies put thier headquartered here.
Please enjoy virtual travel of Tokyo Nihonbashi, the area which has the long history but is still changing its face
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sreZygz2KzU&t=27s

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, I will walk around the Nihonbashi area located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.Nihonbashi has prospered as a center of Japanese his...

04/08/2021

Today, we go to the underground Asian Market at Ueno Ameyoko in Tokyo. The underground market is very close to Ueno Station, so you can stop by while sightseeing in Ueno. The market is in the underground of Ameyoko Center Building located near the entrance of Ameyoko Shopping Street.
In the market, rare ingredients that you do not usually see are sold, such as pig blood, big liver, spices from Asian countries and many more. It is said that 70% of the users are foreigners. We hear multiple foreign languages.
Please enjoy the virtual travel of this unknown underground market in Tokyo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUlB1b-g-kE

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, we are going to the underground Asian Market at Ueno Ameyoko in Tokyo.The underground market is very close to Ueno S...

11/07/2021

I would like to introduce the special exhibition "The Olympic Spirit Exhibition" by the "Olympic Museum," which holds an archive of the history of the Olympic Games. In addition to Olympic posters since the 1896 Athens Olympic Games, you can enjoy torches of each Olympic, medals awarded at each competition, the special theater broadcasting the moving moments of each competition.
Please enjoy exhibitions and art installations that bring bright hope to people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iRzP0bAxWc

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, we came to the world's first "Olympic Agora" held in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Olympic Agora is a cultural program that con...

04/07/2021

Umikaji Terrace is located on the west side of Senaga island in Okinawa. Since its opening in 2015, it has gained a reputation as an unprecedented type of tourist destination, and is visited by many locals as well as tourists.
Umikaji Terrace is also famous as the spot to watch the sunset. You can enjoy a fantastic view of the sunset overlapping the horizon. The white terraces are lined up along the island, and you can find specialty shops such as gourmet foods that you can't taste anywhere else and products that you can only get here. Enjoy the virtual travel at Umikaji Terrace, which is also famous for the dating spot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd9PkJIihac

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.Today, we go to Umikaji Terrace in Senaga island, Okinawa. Umikaji Terrace is located on the west side of Senaga island. Sinc...

27/06/2021

Today, I came to Shimokitazawa in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. You can reach Shimokitazawa in about 30 minutes by train from Tokyo Station. Shimo- Kitazawa Station has two lines, the Odakyu Line and the Keio Inokashira Line. It is very accessible.
Many variety goods stores and second-hand clothing stores are lined up. Shimokitazawa attracts attention from students, interior designers, and clothing lovers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiy6IRdJSkQ

Today, I came to Shimokitazawa in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. You can reach Shimokitazawa in about 30 minutes by train from Tokyo Station. Shimo- Kitazawa Station ...

13/06/2021

The Valley of Gangala is an ancient valley created by the collapse of a limestone cave hundreds of thousands of years ago.You can go inside the valley only by booked tour.
You should visit there if you have a chance to travel Okinawa!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6_4XUfe_Yg

Today, I came to the Valley of Gangala where you can enjoy the mysterious scenery of Okinawa. It takes 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport to the Valley of G...

06/06/2021

I came to Shuri Castle in Okinawa, which is also designated as a World Heritage Site. Shurijo Castle was the residence of the king of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which existed in the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa for about 450 years from the 1400s to the 1800s. It has burned by the war, but it was restored from the end of the 1980s, and in 1992, the main hall was restored. However, the fire in 2019 burned down many restored buildings, including the main hall, and the crafts. Currently, some of the remains of Shurijo Castle are open to the public for the purpose of viewing the process of re-restoration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8suGEcb0B8

Today, I came to Shuri Castle in Okinawa, which is also designated as a World Heritage Site. Shurijo Castle was the residence of the king of the Ryukyu Kingd...

02/06/2021

Tokyo Station is the departure/arrival platform for major lines. The red brick building was built in 1914. Kingo Tatsuno designed it as a Renaissance-style brick building to be suitable for the front entrance of the capital Tokyo. Although, it suffered from war damage in 1945, it was reconstructed in 1947, leaving the old view, and is popular as one of the Western-style architecture of the Meiji era.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l8foXPmiDz4

Today, I came to Tokyo Station, the gateway of Tokyo. Tokyo Station is the departure/arrival platform for major lines such as JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, Ke...

31/05/2021

A shotengai is a style of Japanese commercial district, typically in the form of a local market street that is closed to car traffic. Today, I came to Sugamo Shopping Street. This is a lively shotengai known as "Grandma's Harajuku”. The street is a total length of about 780 meters and there are about 200 stores.
Enjoy Virtual Travel with a Japanese Style Shopping Street.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZXSCnl6-A&t=50s

A shotengai is a style of Japanese commercial district, typically in the form of a local market street that is closed to car traffic. Today, I came to Sugamo...

26/05/2021

Today’s virtual travel is cruising to the remote island in Okinawa. You can go to each remote island from Tomari Port which is a 20-minute drive from Naha Airport. To Zamami Island, one of the best islands in Okinawa, it takes only an hour. Enjoy beautiful scenery from the ship!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy4dKr__uTg

Today’s virtual travel is cruising to the remote island in Okinawa. You can go to each remote island from Tomari Port which is a 20-minute drive from Naha Ai...

05/05/2021

Kokusaidori in Okinawa is the street about 1.6km long. There are plenty of shops where you can enjoy Okinawan cuisine including souvenir shops. Please visit there and find your favorite shops.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T7Zg-6pPQs

Kokusaidori in Okinawa is the street about 1.6km long from the north exit intersection of Naha City to Asato Three-way Junction. There are many shops and hot...

18/04/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.
Today, I came to the University of Tokyo. This is the most difficult university in Japan. There are about 780 universities in Japan and the University of Tokyo is at the top of it. According to the World University Rankings released by Times Higher Education in 2021, the University of Tokyo is ranked 36th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrQPkmwSNiA

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan.Today, I came to the University of Tokyo. This is the most difficult university in Japan. There are about 780 universities in...

14/04/2021

This is a traditional Japanese hotel garden.
You can see the artificial sea of ​​clouds on a regular basis.
It is a very fantastic view.
Please enjoy virtual travel around here on my YouTube channel from the URL on our profile of

@ ホテル椿山荘東京（Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo）

13/04/2021

Today, I came to Hotel Chinzanso aka the "Oasis in the City”. It has a large garden with abundant nature even though it is located in Tokyo. The garden changes its face from season to season. In the garden, you can enjoy fantastic scenery of a “Sea of Clouds” several times a day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSembVAzdn8

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, I came to Hotel Chinzanso aka the "Oasis in the City”. It has a large garden with abundant nature even though it is l...

11/04/2021

Today, I came to Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo ward, Tokyo. This is the famous place for azaleas. About 3,000 azaleas of 100 species are planted in the shrine. The best time to see them is from mid-April to late April. Many worshipers come during this time to see the spectacular scenery. Enjoy the stunning scenery of azaleas with Virtual Travel Japan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcLZtQ_q7U4

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, I came to Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo ward, Tokyo. This is the famous place for azaleas. About 3,000 azaleas of 100 species...

06/04/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. I came to Korakuen famous for Tokyo Dome. Tokyo Dome City, including Tokyo Dome, is the outdoor leisure land with gardens, attractions, shopping malls, hotels and etc.,
It is a popular area visited by about 35 million people a year. It is also said to be an urban resort city with watching, playing and relaxing. Enjoy virtual travel today at Tokyo Dome City, which is popular as a kindergarten and elementary school excursion site.
https://youtu.be/Uh80k30qoSA

05/04/2021

Beautiful Azalea

04/04/2021

About 70% of Japan is mountainous, and many mountains have hiking trails. Even in Tokyo, you can enjoy hiking within an hour by train from the city center. It is relatively easy to find places where you can hike even near tourist spots, so you can plan trips unique to Japan such as sightseeing and hiking, hot springs and inns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ogq4Y_J4j0

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today's video is a little different from usual. In this video, I hope you can feel the atmosphere of Japanese mountains by s...

03/04/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, I would like to show you
Canola field in Mt. Ogusu, which can be reached by car from Tokyo in one hour. Please enjoy vivid color of cherry blossoms and Canola flowers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw6_sXm8nTo&t=5s

バーチャルトラベルジャパンにようこそ。今日は東京都内から車で１時間半で行ける大楠山の菜ノ花畑に来ました。桜と菜の花の鮮やかな色合いをお楽しみください。Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, I would like to show youCanola fiel...

02/04/2021

People are back in Shibuya....

📍Shibuya, Tokyo. 🇯🇵
Busiest Crossing in the World.

29/03/2021

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, I would like to show you
The Hotel Gajoen in Meguro-ku, Tokyo. Hotel Gajoen is a general wedding hall that was originally a private residence and was renovated in 1931 as a restaurant. Enjoy virtual travel at Gajoen, a luxurious Japanese hotel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_vgxsdZDRU

Welcome to Virtual Travel Japan. Today, I would like to show youThe Hotel Gajoen in Meguro-ku, Tokyo. Hotel Gajoen is a general wedding hall that was origina...

28/03/2021

Sakura blossom in Meguro River at night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsjQV1ZXVFU

Sakura blossom in Meguro River at night.目黒川の夜桜を撮影しました。今年はライトアップありませんでしたが、街頭で照らされる桜はとても綺麗でした。

27/03/2021

The Meguro River is the most popular spot in Japan for cherry blossom trees continuing for about 4 km. Due to the Corona Pandemic, festivals and banquets have been banned this year, but the cherry blossom viewing here is a very exciting event every year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu6a21c8VWQ

The Meguro River is the most popular spot in Japan for cherry blossom trees continuing for about 4 km. Due to the Corona Pandemic, festivals and banquets hav...

13/03/2021

Today, I would like to show you the Japanese temple, Dentsu-In which has connection to famous Tokugawa family. The mother of Tokugawa Ieyasu was buried at this temple.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk0_wsOKJmQ

Today, I would like to show you the Japanese temple, Dentsu-In which has connection to famous Tokugawa family. The mother of Tokugawa Ieyasu was buried at th...

07/03/2021

Today, I would like to show you the small shrine named Ushi Tenjin Kitano Shrine. This is located in Bunkyo ward in Tokyo.
In 1100’s, Minamoto Yoritomo who is the first shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate came this area. He had a dream in which Sugawara Michizane seated on a cow and told him that good things were going to happen to him. When he awoke from the dream there was a rock beside him that closely resembled the cow on which Sugawara had been seated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8svtVJ_ar0

Today, I would like to show you the small shrine named Ushi Tenjin Kitano Shrine. This is located in Bunkyo ward in Tokyo. In 1100’s, Minamoto Yoritomo who i...

17/02/2021

Today, I would like to show you the area located in West Shinjuku also know as 2nd downtown Tokyo. This area has been transformed to skyscraper business district by urban renewal started in 1960’s. The skyscrapers are Japanese version of Manhattan, New York. This was filmed in February 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JHqXz3lqXgr

Today, I would like to show you the area located in West Shinjuku also know as 2nd downtown Tokyo. This area has been transformed to skyscraper business dist...

12/02/2021

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Please enjoy virtual travel around here on my YouTube channel from the URL on our profile of
Former Tokyo University School of Medicine Main Building. You can see creatures such as carp in the surrounding Japanese garden.
Mendel grapes.
Newton's apple.
Shibata Memorial House.

@ 小石川植物園

12/02/2021

Today, I came to Koishikawa Botanical Garden in Tokyo. This garden has 300 years history and Japan’s first botanical garden. The garden's collections contain some 4,000 plant species. Even though the state of emergency is still going on in Tokyo due to Corona pandemic, lots of people with children were visiting the garden. This was filmed in February 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L920Qa_4_XI

Today, I came to Koishikawa Botanical Garden in Tokyo. This garden has 300 years history and Japan’s first botanical garden. The garden's collections contain...

06/02/2021

Today, I came to Denenchofu which is Japan’s best-known high-class residential town. There lies low-rise housings lined along the radially arranged roads making a beautiful townscape.
Let’s virtual travel Denenchofu, Japanese Beverly Hills with me!
今回は日本の高級住宅街で知られる田園調布を散歩してみました。大きな邸宅がたくさんあり圧巻です。ではバーチャルトラベルお楽しみください！
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTelHzsjync

Today, I came to Denenchofu which is Japan’s best-known high-class residential town. There lies low-rise housings lined along the radiallyarranged roads maki...

04/02/2021

Omotesando is zelkova tree-lined avenue located in Shibuya featuring a multitude of fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other. This time, I am walking the street from Harajuku toward Roppongi.
今回は表参道を原宿方面から六本木方面へ歩いてみました。コロナの緊急事態宣言中でもあり人が少なかったですが、晴れていて気持ちよかったです。バーチャルウォーク楽しんでください。https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yHAqTDBOWw

Omotesando is zelkova tree-lined avenue located in Shibuya featuring a multitude of fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other.　This time,...

31/01/2021

Lion-dog like statue aka Komainu in the old shrine. It meant to ward off evil spirits.

29/01/2021

The Odaiba illumination display lights up brilliantly against the view of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge at night. There is also the Statue of Liberty on the deck as a great spot to get a photo of the replica Statue of Liberty and the Rainbow Bridge together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_7DH3C9LXI

The Odaiba illumination display lights up brilliantly against the view of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge at night. There is also the Statue of Liberty on t...

28/01/2021

Dharma on roof tile.

26/01/2021

Fish bowl in Ogasawara. Only local fishes are used. For more video of Ogasawara, go to the link in the profile

26/01/2021

Signboard in Ogasawara. Caution for hermit crab