Story of a Dog "Hachi"
Tour to visit memorial places of "Hachi," Akita dog, adopted by Prof. Ueno, and met with his master at the station every day, even after Professor passed away.
An original true story shall be shown precisely, related to the remade US movie "Hachi" starring Richard Gere in 2009.
Places to visit: A statue of Hachi (Shibuya). A statue of Prof. Ueno and Hachi (Tokyo University).
A stuffing of Hachi (Museum in Ueno). Grave of Prof. Ueno and Hachi (Aoyama cemetery).
Art of Bonsai
An old Bonsai tree can be over 500 years old.
Let's learn about Japanese traditional art of Bonsai.
Through the tour, you will acquire how to enjoy Bonsai trees, and how to maintain them.
Places to visit: Bonsai Art Museum (Omiya). Bonsai village/ planting farms (Omiya). Bonsai displays in the Japanese garden (Happoen, Shirogane)
Fukagawa, Old Town Visit
Walk around Fukagawa, where keeping old atmosphere of Edo period (17~19 century).
You can touch with traditional culture of Edo (now Tokyo).
Places to visit: Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine. Fukagawa Fudou Temple (prayer with a sacred fire). Fukagawa Edo Museum. Kiyosumi Japanese Garden.
Shibuya & Omotesando
Walking tour at changing city Shibuya, and fashionable Omotesando Street.
Places to visit: Shibuya scramble crossing. New buildings in Shibuya. Shibuya Parco. Meiji Shrine. Takeshita Street. Omotesando Street.