Dreams of becoming a Disney Princess come true at this beauty salon! Fairy Godmothers-In-Training transform children into princesses – get their hair and make-up done, the Princesses-to-be learn how to behave like royalty and led to photo studio and park for photo shooting.

In a beautiful valley deep in the forests of Saitama Prefecture lies a charming little town that is home to a charming little family — the Moomins. This newly opened theme park is certainly a beautiful destination. Guests are first welcomed by a beautiful lake and the perfectly manicured grass lawns of Metsä Village, in which various Nordic-themed restaurants, cafes and shops establish a definite “out of Japan” surrealness. A paved path wraps around the lake, with the entrance to Moominvalley marked by a lakeside dessert cafe.

The Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館, Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Bijutsukan) is the animation and art museum of Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli, one of Japan's most famous animation studios. They have produced many feature length films with worldwide distribution such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. Located in Mitaka, just outside of central Tokyo, the museum is a must-see for fans of the films. The museum itself is whimsically designed in the distinct style of the studio's films, and many of their famous characters are there, including a life-sized robot from "Castle in the Sky" in the rooftop garden.

Ueno Zoo is one of Japan's most popular zoological gardens, home to around 500 different animals. Many of the animals here are very cute and rare, and the zoo is always bustling with visitors. You will meet the famous giant pandas, “Gorilla Woods”, “Tiger Forest”, a petting zoo with goats and sheep, and a Five-storied Pagoda which was part of the former Kaneiji Temple. The zoo also offers scheduled 45-minute guided tours twice per day where visitors can ask questions and better understand about the animals.

Sunshine Aquarium occupies the top three floors of Ikebukuro's Sunshine City office and shopping complex. It has around 80 tanks with 37,000 fish representing 750 species. Exhibits include the Sunshine Lagoon, a tank that holds 240 tons of water; the Jellyfish Tunnel; and the Sunshine Aqua Ring for views of sea lions, penguins and other animals.

The biggest Pokémon Center in Japan opened in 2018 in the Takashimaya Department Store in Nihonbashi. Pokémon Center is the official site for Pokémon shopping, featuring original items such as plush, clothing, figures, Pokémon TCG trading cards, and more. A trip to Japan wouldn't be complete without making a stop at the Pokemon Center.