japon 2026

A collection of 17 places curated by Mike Rowave

me in japan

Places in this collection

  1. Hinoya Curry

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1 Chome−8−11 日宝アキバスタービル 1階

    Famous for winning the hearty, competitive Kanda Curry Grand Prix and even making it into their hall of fame. Popularly star beef curry, and you can get a large portion of rice for free. The curry is filled with tasty pieces of beef, and the rich flavor is perfectly balanced with a pleasant spicy kick.

    Hinoya CurryView on Google Maps
  2. Katsudon Yoshibei Sannomiya Honten

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒650-0021 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Sannomiyacho, 2 Chome−11−1 センタープラザ西館ビル 地下1階 A-22

    Popular katsudon restaurant founded in 1979, known for its egg-covered katsudon with two eggs.

    Katsudon Yoshibei Sannomiya HontenView on Google Maps
  3. Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau

    attraction

    Więźniów Oświęcimia 55, 32-600 Oświęcim, Poland

    Auschwitz was a system of camps run by Nazi Germany during World War II, located in what is now Poland. It became the largest site connected to the Holocaust, where millions of people, mostly Jewish communities along with others, lost their lives or suffered under extreme conditions like forced labor, starvation, and inhumane treatment. Today, Auschwitz stands as a memorial, reminding people of the consequences of hate, dehumanization, and blind obedience to harmful ideologies, so history like that is never repeated.

    Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-BirkenauView on Google Maps
  4. 曽爾高原

    attraction

    Taroji, Soni, Uda District, Nara 633-1202, Japan

    Highland with fresh green in summer

    曽爾高原View on Google Maps
  5. Shinjuku Golden-Gai

    bar

    Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−1−6 あかるい花園 五番街

    All you can drink for $12 for 2 hours

    Shinjuku Golden-GaiView on Google Maps
  6. ALP (Arupu)

    bar

    8 Chome-7-5 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    A historic hidden bar in Ginza, known for classic vinyl records, an 81-year-old owner (Mamasan) who has run it since 1977, and serving oden, simmered eggplant, and Japanese whiskies.

    ALP (Arupu)View on Google Maps
  7. Nachi Waterfall

    attraction

    Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan

    One of the 4 recommended spots in Japan, located near Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine.

    Nachi WaterfallView on Google Maps
  8. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

    attraction

    2619 Kamishikimi, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1601, Japan

    One of the 4 recommended spots in Japan.

    Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu ShrineView on Google Maps
  9. Etajima

    attraction

    Hiroshima, Japan

    EtajimaView on Google Maps
  10. Nagabeta Seabed Road

    attraction

    3125-1 Sumiyoshimachi, Uto, Kumamoto 869-0401, Japan

    One of the 4 recommended spots in Japan, also mentioned as Nagabeta Undersea Road.

    Nagabeta Seabed RoadView on Google Maps
  11. Somsoc Gallery

    shop

    3 Chome-22-11 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Art and fashion store with pop culture collabs, including Cyberpunk and Dark Souls items

    Somsoc GalleryView on Google Maps
  12. 麺や雅

    restaurant

    4-chome Misono, Midori Ward, Saitama, 336-0967, Japan

    A ramen stall in Saitama known for its delicious tonkotsu shoyu ramen, featuring a drinkable soy-pork bone soup base, medium-thick straight noodles, homemade tender chashu pork, and unique fu (wheat gluten) toppings.

    麺や雅View on Google Maps
  13. Soni Highlands

    attraction

    Taroji, Soni, Uda District, Nara 633-1202, Japan

    A beautiful highland perfect for a picnic.

    Soni HighlandsView on Google Maps
  14. Kumano-Nachi Grand Shrine

    attraction

    1 Nachisan, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5301, Japan

    One of the 4 recommended spots in Japan, also.

    Kumano-Nachi Grand ShrineView on Google Maps
  15. Ghibli Park

    attraction

    Japan, 〒480-1342 Aichi, Nagakute, Ibaragabasama, 乙1533−1

    Spirited Away vibes

    Ghibli ParkView on Google Maps
  16. MENSHO TOKYO

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒112-0003 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Kasuga, 1 Chome−15−9 都営後楽園第1アパート

    High-level ramen shop in Gokokuji, known for modern and technical ramen. Offers limited-time Kyoto Duck and Uji Matcha Chocolate Ramen, a creamy tori paitan with duck slices and cacao-infused noodles finished with chocolate powder. Also serves Wagyu shoyu ramen and Wagyu tantanmen with clean chicken and fish-based soups.

    MENSHO TOKYOView on Google Maps
  17. Menpeki Ginger Noodles Shimoigusa

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒167-0022 Tokyo, Suginami City, Shimoigusa, 3 Chome−39−15 奥隅ビル

    A ramen shop known for its extra-large, 5kg ginger-infused soy sauce ramen.

    Menpeki Ginger Noodles ShimoigusaView on Google Maps