Specials

Episodes • 2018

Zero Lost Luggage [#NaritaTerminal3]

1. Zero Lost Luggage [#NaritaTerminal3]

2 min

Some 56,000 pieces of baggage are checked in at Narita every day and there is close to zero percent likelihood of any getting lost. Here is why.

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LCC Terminal Secrets [#NaritaAirport]

2. LCC Terminal Secrets [#NaritaAirport]

2 min

Terminal 3 was opened in 2015, especially designed to be cheaper to operate and use. Let’s find out their secret.

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Sensoji Temple [#Asakusa]

3. Sensoji Temple [#Asakusa]

2 min

Let’s pay our respects at Sensoji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tokyo.

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The Nightlife [#Asakusa]

4. The Nightlife [#Asakusa]

2 min

Asakusa is crowded with tourists during the day but starts to show a different face at night.

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How To Make It [#Sushi]

5. How To Make It [#Sushi]

2 min

We will show you how to make your own sushi, step by step!

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The Cutting Edge [#Sushi]

6. The Cutting Edge [#Sushi]

2 min

Let’s visit one of the high-tech conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Tokyo.

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The Master Chef [#Sushi]

7. The Master Chef [#Sushi]

2 min

Ginza is home to many of the top sushi restaurants in town. We visit a premium sushi restaurant and see a chef’s art work.

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Green Tea Time [#Gardens]

8. Green Tea Time [#Gardens]

2 min

Enjoy green tea at a traditional tea house in Shinjuku Gyoen garden.

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Nature Coexisting with the City [#Gardens]

9. Nature Coexisting with the City [#Gardens]

2 min

Introducing some Japanese gardens in Tokyo with no admission charge!

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Dos and Don'ts [#PublicBaths]

10. Dos and Don'ts [#PublicBaths]

2 min

Here is the etiquette of how to enjoy bathing at Maenohara Onsen, a popular spot to experience a natural hot spring in Tokyo.

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Reframing Art [#PublicBaths]

11. Reframing Art [#PublicBaths]

2 min

Most landscapes represented in Tokyo bathhouses are of Mt. Fuji. Of the three people left who can paint these murals today, one is Mizuki Tanaka. We are going to show you how she does it.

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Rubber Duckies [#PublicBaths]

12. Rubber Duckies [#PublicBaths]

2 min

There is a place that has experienced a spike in Instagram hashtags at Maenohara Onsen lately.

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Novel Accommodations [#Hotels]

13. Novel Accommodations [#Hotels]

2 min

Reasonably-priced budget hotels are popular. They offer a unique experience for guests. Let’s check them out!

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The Capsule Experience [#Hotels]

14. The Capsule Experience [#Hotels]

2 min

Capsule hotels are in the boom in Japan to meet the demand of increasing number of tourists. Here is a high-tech one opened in Shibuya this spring.

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Bite-sized Edo [#Edo-TokyoMuseum]

15. Bite-sized Edo [#Edo-TokyoMuseum]

2 min

You can enjoy the delicate intricacy of the miniature models back in the Edo period!

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Daikagura Extravaganza [#Edo-TokyoMuseum]

16. Daikagura Extravaganza [#Edo-TokyoMuseum]

2 min

The Edo-Tokyo museum offers traditional culture experience programs with English interpretation. Take a hands-on journey!

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Eye Candy [#TokyoSkyTree]

17. Eye Candy [#TokyoSkyTree]

2 min

The 4th floor is the entrance to Tokyo Skytree, where you can find some items of true craftsmanship. Goldfish candy!

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The Heavenly View [#TokyoSkyTree]

18. The Heavenly View [#TokyoSkyTree]

2 min

We will take you to the highest tower in the world, Tokyo Skytree!

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Working 634m in the Air [#TokyoSkyTree]

19. Working 634m in the Air [#TokyoSkyTree]

2 min

We explore the professional window cleaners who make possible to see the breath-taking view from the Sky Tree.

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Downtown Free Ride [#Buses]

20. Downtown Free Ride [#Buses]

2 min

A route connects Tokyo station with the Nihonbashi area… for free!

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Got a Ticket to Ride? [#Buses]

21. Got a Ticket to Ride? [#Buses]

2 min

It might be little difficult to ride the buses in Tokyo especially for non-Japanese speaker. Here's how.

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Hato Bus Tours [#Buses]

22. Hato Bus Tours [#Buses]

2 min

Join us on the virtual tour of Tokyo using a sightseeing bus! It’s an hour ride around Tokyo’s most popular tourist spots.

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Are You Worthy? [#MeijiJinguShrine]

23. Are You Worthy? [#MeijiJinguShrine]

2 min

We’ll give you some tips on proper shrine etiquette for your visit at one of Tokyo’s most popular shrines; Meiji Jingu. Watch and learn how to cleanse yourself.

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Put Your Hands Together [#MeijiJinguShrine]

24. Put Your Hands Together [#MeijiJinguShrine]

2 min

More tips on proper shrine etiquette for your visit at one of Tokyo’s most popular shrines; Meiji Jingu. This is the traditional way to pay your respects.

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A Brief History [#Aquariums]

25. A Brief History [#Aquariums]

2 min

Tokyo's aquariums some of the most popular tourist destinations these days. But how did it all start?

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Penguin Paradise [#Aquariums]

26. Penguin Paradise [#Aquariums]

2 min

Opened in 2012, the Sumida Aquarium is the latest in urban aquarium design. Its popular penguin exhibit is made possible by the persistent efforts of the keepers.

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Too much tuna? [#Aquariums]

27. Too much tuna? [#Aquariums]

2 min

The Tokyo Sea Life Park boasts the most live exhibits of any aquarium in Tokyo. The massive tuna tank is what it's best known for.

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Historic Destinations [#DepartmentStores]

28. Historic Destinations [#DepartmentStores]

2 min

Here are some older Tokyo stores still retaining traces of the good old days!

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Navigating the Levels [#DepartmentStores]

29. Navigating the Levels [#DepartmentStores]

2 min

Tokyo is home to around 30 department stores and they have some common layout features.

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Just Plane Around [#CentrairAirport]

30. Just Plane Around [#CentrairAirport]

2 min

A new entertainment hub, Flight of Dreams, has just opened in October 2018. Let's check what's inside!

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Segue In [#CentrairAirport]

31. Segue In [#CentrairAirport]

2 min

We will take you to the Centrair Airport, located 260 km west of Tokyo. A tour of riding on a personal transporter is one of the best activities.

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Down the River [#BoatTours]

32. Down the River [#BoatTours]

2 min

It's a new form of Tokyo water transport! You can get to your destination without the traffic jam and crowds you face on dry land.

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The Waterway Maze [#BoatTours]

33. The Waterway Maze [#BoatTours]

2 min

Tokyo is surrounded by many waterways! Let's trace the history.

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Come On Inn [#Ryokan]

34. Come On Inn [#Ryokan]

2 min

Join us on a virtual one-night stay in a ryokan, a Japanese-style inn.

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Laydown Service [#Ryokan]

35. Laydown Service [#Ryokan]

2 min

In almost all Ryokans, futon bed will be rolled out in the evening.

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Light up the Night [#AmusementPark]

36. Light up the Night [#AmusementPark]

2 min

The Ferris wheel at Yomiuriland is ideal for viewing seasonal illumination.

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Over the Top [#AmusementPark]

37. Over the Top [#AmusementPark]

2 min

This roller coaster is the main attraction at Yomiuriland, the largest of 7 major amusement parks in Tokyo.

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Virtual Adventure [#AmusementPark]

38. Virtual Adventure [#AmusementPark]

2 min

This VR gaming center has become a really popular attraction in the middle of Tokyo.

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Maze of Merrymaking [#Kichijoji]

39. Maze of Merrymaking [#Kichijoji]

2 min

Sip a glass of nostalgia in Harmonica Yokocho, a maze of alleyways lined with quirky small businesses and an eclectic mix of eateries.

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Swan Lake [#Kichijoji]

40. Swan Lake [#Kichijoji]

2 min

Experience the ephemeral beauty of springtime cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park, a popular suburban oasis just outside central Tokyo.

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Clean Landing [#HanedaArrival]

41. Clean Landing [#HanedaArrival]

2 min

Haneda Airport has been rated the world's cleanest airport two years in a row, thanks to hard-working members of the cleaning staff like Sachiko Suzuki.

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Getting Clean [#HanedaArrival]

42. Getting Clean [#HanedaArrival]

2 min

Freshen up after a long flight as soon as you land at Haneda international terminal!

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Guide App to Tokyo [#HanedaArrival]

43. Guide App to Tokyo [#HanedaArrival]

2 min

Getting to central Tokyo from Haneda is quick and economical with these transportation options!

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Get in the Pit [#HanedaDeparture]

44. Get in the Pit [#HanedaDeparture]

2 min

The top free sightseeing attraction in all of Japan for 2016 was this Japan Airlines tour at Haneda Airport. Strap in to cockpit simulators and watch as ground crews perform maintenance on airplanes in the hangar.

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Art of War [#Museums]

45. Art of War [#Museums]

2 min

Discover the details and craftsmanship of samurai armor and weapons on display at the Tokyo National Museum.

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Buddhist Statues [#Museums]

46. Buddhist Statues [#Museums]

2 min

Enter a higher level of reverence while surrounded by Buddhist statues in the sculpture gallery of the Tokyo National Museum.

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Illuminating Displays [#Museums]

47. Illuminating Displays [#Museums]

2 min

Exhibition coordinator Shisei Kinoshita illustrates how he uses light and shadow to draw out the beauty and historical significance of artifacts in the Tokyo National Museum.

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Airport Time-Lapse [#NaritaTerminal1+2]

48. Airport Time-Lapse [#NaritaTerminal1+2]

2 min

Get mesmerized by time-lapse footage of Narita International Airport by darwinfish105!

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Convenient Navigation [#NaritaTerminal1+2]

49. Convenient Navigation [#NaritaTerminal1+2]

2 min

Everything a passenger could need is available once they touch down at Narita International Airport.

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