https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/apa-sugamo-ekimae.html

APA Hotel Sugamo Ekimae

https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/ind_tourism/tepia.html

Advanced Technology Exhibition Hall @TEPIA

TEPIA disseminates information about innovative technologies developed by Japan's machinery and information industries and offers people of the chance to directly experience these technologies.

	Website: http://www.tepia.jp/english/index.html Category: Manufacturing and infrastructure Region: Kanto

Access

Advanced Technology Exhibition Hall @TEPIA (Association for Technological Excellence Promoting Innovative Advances)
1st floor of TEPIA, 2-8-44 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: 4-minute walk from Exit No. 3 of Gaienmae Station

Admission

Admission fee	Free
Working days and hours	Weekdays: 10:00 am ‒ 6:00 pm Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 am ‒ 5:00 pm
Closings	Mondays (Open when Monday falls on a holiday, but closed on the following Tuesday.)
Visitor capacity	20 (per guided tour in English)
Time required for a tour	About 1 hour
Language	English and Japanese
Reservation	Required https://www.tepia.jp/inspection/form.php
Other conditions	* English Guide Book * English leaflet

Contact

Tel: 03-5474-6123

https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/ind_tourism/sciencesquaere_tokyo_waterfront.html

Science Square Tokyo Waterfront

"Science Square Tokyo Waterfront" is an exhibition hall introducing cutting-edge R&D activities of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) as a sister exhibition hall, "Science Square Tsukuba." The AIST Tokyo Waterfront is one of nine regional research bases operated under the AIST, and was established as a part of the Tokyo Academic Park in Odaiba, Tokyo.

	Website: http://unit.aist.go.jp/waterfront/en/ Category: Life science Region: Kanto

Access

Science Square Tokyo Waterfront, AIST
2-3-26 Aomi, Koto-ku,Tokyo

http://unit.aist.go.jp/waterfront/en/access/index.html

Admission

Admission fee	Free
Working days and hours	Monday through Friday 10：00 to 16：30 (Admission until 16:00)
Closings	Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, and New Year's holidays(Dec.29-Jan.3)
Visitor capacity	Less than 50 people
Time required for a tour	1 hour
Language	Japanese and English
Reservation	Required e-mail

Contact

Tel: 81+3-3599-8006
E-mail: sgk-wf-ml@aist.go.jp

https://steemit.com/travel/@slickwilly/visiting-the-subaru-sti-museum-and-dealership-in-tokyo-highlights-of-traveling-japan

If you like cars and or Subarus, It is definitely worth checking out. I was in awe the whole visit. The STI Dealership and Museum is located at 3-9-6 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo.

THE 22B STI 🔥🔥🔥

The Subaru 22B STI is a widebody WRX STI Impreza coupe that was produced in 1998. Only 400 22Bs were built, and according to Wikipedia all 400 Japanese units sold out in 48 hours. There were also 24 22B STIs made for export markets (16 for the UK, 5 for Australia, & 3 prototypes).

The 22B is basically a real rally car for the road. It is an awesome and beautiful vehicle. It might just be my #1 dream car. ( Its definitely in my top 3 😄)

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3063.html

Sanja Matsuri

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3003.html

Akihabara (秋葉原), also called Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).

http://www.sumo.or.jp/EnTicket/year_schedule/

http://toshiba-mirai-kagakukan.jp/en/learn/history/toshiba_history/spirit/hisashige_tanaka/p01_1.htm

Kurume was the birthplace of the king of nineteenth-century Japanese inventors.

Reference:
Yumi-iri Doji; arrow-shooting boy [collection of the Kurume City Board of Education]

Hisashige Tanaka was born on September 18, 1799, in what is now the city of Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. His father, Yaemon, was a skilled maker of tortoiseshell ornaments, and the constant sight of him working implanted seeds of creativity in the young Hisashige.

At the tender age of eight, Hisashige devised what he called an "ink-stone case with a secret lock," featuring a cord that needed to be twisted in just the right way to pull out the drawer. When he took it to school and challenged several classmates to open the drawer, they eagerly tried but all failed. Then, to their wide-eyed astonishment, Hisashige swiftly opened it with ease. At the age of fourteen, he was commissioned to build a machine that could weave pictorial patterns on Kurume-gasuri, a type of kimono fabric for which the area was renowned. He perfected the device using his own innovative technology, and succeeded in weaving beautiful designs into the fabric, which had previously featured only simple spangled patterns. The young Hisashige's talents were already starting to bloom.

The genius of mechanical wonders was entertaining as well.

The Gokoku Shrine in Hisashige's hometown of Kurume celebrated a major festival twice a year, in the spring and fall. The biggest draw was the mechanical doll show, which is where the young Hisashige first encountered clockwork gadgetry. Fascinated by what he saw, Hisashige began creating gadgets himself and exhibited them at Gokoku Shrine. This is when people started calling him "the genius of mechanical wonders."

Although the eldest son, he asked his father to let his younger brother take over the family business, for he was determined to pursue success as an inventor. And so he continued to devote himself to the construction of mechanical dolls. For almost two years, they say, he never went outdoors, and he would go for seven or eight days on end without sleep. Then, eager for some new gems of knowledge to incorporate into his inventions, he traveled all the way to distant Edo; Tokyo, where he built a replica of an airgun from Holland. Through this endeavor he mastered the technology of the air-pressure pump. In 1824, having become a true master of the art of constructing automated dolls, he began traveling Japan as an entertainer, until the whole country had heard of "the genius of mechanical wonders." Those were the colorful days when ukiyo-e prints with their scenes of daily life were all the rage and suave fashions dominated the streets. Hisashige's mechanical doll shows were major entertainment spectacles that perfectly complemented the spirit of the age.

Reference:
(left)A map from Hisashige's day showing the precincts of the Gokoku Shrine [collection of the Kurume City Board of Education; photo courtesy of the Board]
(right)Advertisement for a mechanical doll show[National Science Museum]

Yumi-iri Doji;arrow-shooting boy, the ultimate mechanized doll.

Reference:
Yumi-iri Doji ;arrow-shooting boy [collection of the Kurume City Board of Education]

Of all the numerous mechanical figures that Hisashige produced, the supreme masterpiece is undoubtedly Yumi-iri Doji - a doll that takes four arrows from a stand and shoots them in succession at a target. This tour de force is achieved by means of a metal clockwork mechanism, seven cams, thirteen threads with levers, and twelve moving parts.

Among the notable features of the piece is the use of brass for the clockwork mechanism, which guarantees sufficient strength and durability so that each motion glides smoothly into the next. A second feature is the way that one of the four arrows is "programmed" to miss the target. This brilliant piece of showmanship caters to the audience's expectations by having the figure shoot his arrow on cue — only to miss in an unanticipated twist that adds to the fun. What's more, the doll greets a successful shot with a self-satisfied smirk, but looks crestfallen when the arrow strays. Hisashige, not content with merely getting the thing to operate properly, gave it a truly human quality by making it susceptible to occasional failure and endowing it with emotions. There could be no greater testament to his knack for entertaining people.

Hisashige Tanaka's mechanical creations

Toro Ningyo ; puppet, from Yame Fukushima

The Toro Ningyo puppet shows in the Fukushima area of Yame City have a 250-year history. Performed every September at the Fukushima Hachiman Shrine, they have been designated an important intangible cultural asset by the Japanese government. The puppets are manipulated from backstage by means of rods — a technique devised by Hisashige, who presented his own mechanical doll shows on the same type of stage.

Reference:
Toro Ningyo; puppet, from Yame Fukushima
[collection of the Yame City Board of Education; photo courtesy of the Board]

Other mechanical dolls by Hisashige

http://toshiba-mirai-kagakukan.jp/en/visit/information/hours_price.htm

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locker to store luggage

This Nike shop allows people to customize whatever Nike item they purchase for like $10 extra

青雲館 Seiunkan for students

豊友館 Hoyukan for teachers

• Check in is at 3pm / Check out is at 10am
• There will be eight beds in one room, but may have fewer than eight people. When you stay in this room while at Chukyo you can only use one bed per person. You shouldn't switch beds nor touch the beds you do not use, or they will charge you double.
• Laundry can be done on the 5th floor, but you must buy your own detergent.
• 3th floor is for female
• 4th floor is for male
• There is one large bathroom per floor

http://hpmmuseum.jp/?lang=eng

March-July 8:30-18:00

Last entry is 30 min. before closing time

The Museum does not have a reservation system. We do not take reservations.

Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, is a small island in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan. It is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant, orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide. It marks the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine, which was first built in the 12th century. Nearby, the Museum of History and Folklore has cultural artifacts in a 19th-century merchant's home.

https://www.mazda.com/en/about/museum/reservations/

Individuals (up to 19)

English tour: 10 a.m.

Length of Tour: 90 min.

・Reservations for tours for which a travel agent or other person receives compensation will not be accepted.

・Stay with your guide. (No self-guided tours are allowed.)

・Visitors under the influence of alcohol will not be admitted.

・Eating and drinking is prohibited in the exhibition areas. (Drinking is allowed in the entrance hall.)

・No waiting list for tours is maintained.

・Visitors with questions or concerns following the tour are requested to contact Mazda through the following:

• email: mazdamuseum@mail.mazda.co.jp
•   FAX: 082-252-5654

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https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3915.html 

http://inari.jp/

A beautiful shrine home to the god of thriving business

A popular destination for tourists because of its thousands of red torii gates, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines located throughout Japan. This temple is said to be a good place to pray for success in business and industry.

In addition to torii, you may notice that there are a number of white fox statues throughout the shrine. Called byakko-san, these special foxes are thought to be the messengers of Inari Dai Kami-sama, the god enshrined at Fushimi Inari Taisha.

https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/ind_tourism/izumiriki.html

http://www.sakai-tohji.co.jp/guide/company.php 

Izumiriki Seisakusho

Established in 1805, Izumiriki's kitchen tools have been in the hands of home cooks and professional chefs. Based upon the traditional technique, we keep trying new technology to manufacture the best kitchen knives that fulfill the high requirements of the pros.
At Izumiriki Seisakusho, visitors can see the process of "sharpening and straightening a blade," "fixing a handle to a knife," and "engraving a name on knife." Also, if visitors request, they can see the forging process.

	Website: http://www.sakai-tohji.co.jp/ Category: Art, design and traditional goods Region: Kinki

Access

Izumiriki Seisakusho Co.,Ltd.
１丁-1-5 Nishikinochōhigashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Ōsaka-fu 590-0932, Japan

*Nankai Line Sakai station 15 minutes walk
*Nankai Line Sakai higashi station 15 minutes walk
*Hankai Line Shinmeicho station 1 minute walk

Admission

Admission fee	Free
Working days and hours	Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 14:00
Closings	Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, Bon and New Year holidays
Visitor capacity	20
Time required for a tour	1-2 hour
Language	Japanese only
Reservation	Required via E-mail or FAX *Japanese only *3days prior to your visit.
Other conditions	*Visitors must arrange an interpreter *Guided tour is available *Photos allowed in certain areas *Showroom will open this winter (2013) *Visitors can purchase the products of Izumiriki Seisakusho

Contact

Tel: 072-238-0888 /072-229-9221 *Japanese only
E-mail: info@sakai-tohji.co.jp *Japanese only

This website from another workshop explains the forging process: http://www.mizunotanrenjo.jp/aboutjpknives_e.html We have checked that this other place does NOT offer a tour, but their info can be helpful.

Read this link to know the inventor's story.

https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/ind_tourism/monofuku_ando.html

The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum

The world's first instant noodle product, "Chicken Ramen," was invented by Momofuku Ando in August, 1958.
"Space Ram" was made as the instant noodles that traveled on the space shuttle Discovery with the Japanese astronaut in July 2005.
Visitors can make a "cup noodle" in the world's first cup noodle. They can also choose a soup, a cup design, and a favorite ingredient to make it. They can make their original cup noodle and take it away.

	Website: http://www.instantramen-museum.jp/ Category: Food, agricultural and fishery products Region: Kinki

Access

The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum
8－25, Masumi-cho, Ikeda-shi, Osaka, Japan

Accessing Ikeda Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka line.
*Walk from Masumicho Homen Exit for approximately a 5 min.
*Go straight along ‘Men Road’
※It takes about 20 min from Umeda station to Ikeda station by train.

Admission

Admission fee	Admission is free (The experience of making a cup noodle is charged. The fee of making a my cup noodle is 300JPY per cup.)
Working days and hours	9:30-16:00 (Final acceptace of visiting the factory of 'My Cup Noodle' is at 15:30.) Visitors can enjoy the tour without reservations. It may be closed earlier in the case of a crowded situation.
Closings	Closed: Tuesday (Next day is closed in the case of a holiday), year-end and new year
Language	Japanese, English and Chinese（Only brochure）
Reservation	Required By telephone 81(072)751-0825
Other conditions	No reservations are required for entering "The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum" and "my cup noodle factory." Note: Please make a reservation for "Chicken Ramen Factory Tour" and group tour, when the size of group is over 21 persons, in advance.

Contact

Tel: 81(072）-752-3484

http://sasuke.lolipop.jp/index2.html

http://www.sasuke-smith.com/contact1.html

３丁-4-20 Kitashimizuchō, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Ōsaka-fu 590-0004, Japan

〒590-0004　　大阪府堺市堺区北清水町3丁目 4-20　佐助

ＴＥＬ　: 072-233-6812　

ＦＡＸ : 072-233-6802
URL　: www.sasuke-smith.com

営業　： 10:00～18:00

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The Last Master Scissor Craftsman in Japan

Master blacksmith Yasuhiro Hirakawa is the last traditional scissor maker left in Japan. His cutting edge creations can cost up to $35,000.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2060243274290317

https://www.permanentstyle.com/2016/11/sasuke-master-japanese-knife-maker-sakai-osaka.html

http://www.adammarelliphoto.com/2010/12/old-world-masters-hotaro-namuro-yasuhiro-hirakawa/

https://www.bonsaiempire.com/inspiration/bonsai-japan/fujikawa-koukaen

Mrs Tanaka says that "I’m planning to cook temaki-sushi together for dinner. After dinner, we will experience tea ceremony with Japanese sweets. You will also enjoy shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi performance, which is a traditional Japanese music. My friends will come and play for you."

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html

Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.

Kiyomizudera can be reached from Kyoto Station by bus number 100 or 206 (15 minutes, 230 yen). Get off at Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop, from where it is a ten minute uphill walk to the temple. Alternatively, Kiyomizudera is about a 20 minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station along the Keihan Railway Line.

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3908.html

Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later.

Kinkakuji can be accessed from Kyoto Station by direct Kyoto City Bus number 101 or 205 in about 40 minutes and for 230 yen. Alternatively, it can be faster and more reliable to take the Karasuma Subway Line to Kitaoji Station (15 minutes, 260 yen) and take a taxi (10 minutes, 1000-1200 yen) or bus (10 minutes, 230 yen, bus numbers 101, 102, 204 or 205) from there to Kinkakuji.

https://www.insidekyoto.com/arashiyama-bamboo-grove

English address: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku

Japanese address: 右京区嵐山

Click a Kyoto District for detailed info on attractions, places to eat and accommodation

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3902.html

Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. It is filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses), where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (geiko apprentices) entertain.

Gion attracts tourists with its high concentration of traditional wooden machiya merchant houses. Due to the fact that property taxes were formerly based upon street frontage, the houses were built with narrow facades only five to six meters wide, but extend up to twenty meters in from the street.

Many tourists visit Gion hoping to catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko on their way to or from an engagement at an ochaya in the evenings or while running errands during the day. However, if you spot a geiko or maiko, act respectfully. Complaints about tourists behaving like ruthless paparazzi are on the increase in recent years.

A visit to Gion is best combined with a stroll through the nearby Higashiyama Districtbetween Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizudera. This area has more preserved streets and traditional shops selling all kinds of local foods, crafts and souvenirs.

Gion can be reached from Kyoto Station by bus number 100 or 206 (20 minutes, 230 yen). Get off at Gion bus stop. Alternatively, the closest train stations are Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Line and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line.

Get there from Joyo station (城陽駅)