Ever wonder what happens to closed schools in Japan? 🏫✨ At Roadside Station Hota Elementary in Chiba, old classrooms are now charming cafes, local markets, and guest rooms where you can experience school lunches and actually stay overnight!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/5837

These unique Starbucks locations double as architectural masterpieces! ☕⛩️ From traditional Kyoto townhouses with tatami seating to Kengo Kuma designs and historic heritage sites, discover 12 incredible stores worth visiting👉 matcha-jp.com/en/4611

Marufukuro is a hotel in Kyoto housed inside Nintendo’s original headquarters!🎮✨ The historic building was redesigned by world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando—and the hallway looks like you are inside Bowser's castle!✨ Details: matcha-jp.com/en/11166

Touch a golden deity's feet for good luck and read tomorrow's weather in neon lights! 🗼✨ Rising above Shinsekai, Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku Tower offers breathtaking skyline views, giant parfait treats, and a retro Showa-era street vibe👉matcha-jp.com/en/292

Drink from a fountain of youth and test your strength against sumo stones! ⛩️✨ Explore Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka, where you can see 5.3-meter festival floats, try paper fortunes in English, and drink from a fountain of longevity!👉matcha-jp.com/en/1617

Have you tried the Japanese eel dish Hitsumabushi? 🍱✨ Hitsumabushi is Nagoya's famous grilled eel specialty served with a fun 4-step dining ritual—enjoy it plain, add spicy condiments, or drown it in warm dashi broth! Details👉matcha-jp.com/en/1239

Chiming antique clocks, hand-drip coffee, and a cozy storybook interior! ☕️🕰️ Tucked away just one stop from Kichijoji, Monozuki offers a dreamy, half-century-old escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo👉 matcha-jp.com/en/11197

Step back in time to "Mojiko Retro" in Kitakyushu! ⚓️✨ Once one of Japan’s top international trade hubs, Moji Port is packed with 100-year-old Western architecture, the iconic Blue Wing drawbridge, and local specialties👉　matcha-jp.com/en/20181

Interested in bonsai trees? At BONGEN COFFEE in Ginza and Nihonbashi, admire rare bonsai trees—some over 200 years old—paired with matcha lattes, world-class specialty coffee, and Japanese sweets🪴☕ 👉matcha-jp.com/en/25183

Yamagata, just a Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, transforms from a winter wonderland of snow monsters into a summer cherry-picking paradise!✨❄️🍒 From cliffside temples to melt-in-your-mouth Yonezawa beef, it’s the ultimate year-round escape!✨ Details👉 matcha-jp.com/en/yamagata

Did you know Japan has a centuries-old vegan cuisine created by Buddhist monks? 🧘‍♂️🌱 Discover Shojin Ryori—a beautifully balanced meal of seasonal plants, tofu, and rich kelp broth that has been crafted by monks for centuries. Details👉 matcha-jp.com/en/2710

There are many places to get coffee in Tokyo, but these 15 unique spots go far beyond your average cafe! ☕✨ Snuggle under a kotatsu table in Shimokitazawa, sip tea in an Ueno footbath, or explore a treehouse cafe in Minami-Azabu👉 matcha-jp.com/en/5039

There are many classic drinks to order at izakayas, but Hoppy is a staple you need to try! 🍺✨ This low-carb, beer-flavored mixer paired with shochu is a Tokyo favorite. Master the basics—"naka" (shochu) and "soto" (mixer)—before your next night out👉 matcha-jp.com/en/891

There are many places to eat around TOKYO SKYTREE, but the best food is hidden in the back alleys!✨🍤 Discover giant eel tempura, 700-yen pork cutlets, and secret family diners just steps from the tower!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/8245

Secret bamboo sanctuaries, spotlight-lit lattes, and legendary matcha parfaits! Embark on a matcha adventure in Tokyo with 13 matcha spots! 🍵✨ Our guide: matcha-jp.com/en/26977

Ever wonder why dragons are carved into almost every sacred water fountain and temple entrance in Japan? 🐉✨These ancient sea guardians are believed to bring rain, protect against fires, and grant good fortune! Japanese folklore is full of epic dragons!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/17822

Frozen ice shrines, red torii gate tunnels, and even "Japan's most dangerous shrine"! ⛩️❄️ Hokkaido has some of the most interesting shrines, where you can experience unique local sweets, seasonal ice festivals, and incredible power spots!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/11992

Ever wondered how traditional Japanese rooms transform from open halls to cozy private spaces? 🚪✨ Discover the history, craftsmanship, and stunning artistic designs of "Fusuma" (Japanese sliding doors)—from historic castles to modern temple art!👉 matcha-jp.com/en/3225

Late-night street food, live DJ sets, and festival games just minutes from Shibuya and Harajuku! Experience Tokyo’s biggest outdoor night market at Yoyogi Park from October 21 to 25! Our Guide: matcha-jp.com/en/27547

Float above a sea of gold and crimson leaves, sip regional wines in Otaru, and walk beneath illuminated night maples! 🍂🍷 Hokkaido’s October event lineup is pure magic from top to bottom. 👉 matcha-jp.com/en/27679