Perla Mae | Japan & Anime

Planning to experience Daishitamonja Matsuri in Sekikawa Village, Niigata? 🐍 Comment “FESTIVAL” and I’ll send you the festival details, location, and how to plan your visit. Sekikawa is the kind of place I wish more travelers added to their Japan itinerary. It’s a quiet countryside village surrounded by nature, with local festivals, onsen, and a much slower side of Japan than what you’ll find in the major cities. I’d honestly recommend making more than just a day trip out of it. Come for the festival, explore the village, stay for the onsen, and give yourself time to experience the area properly. And if you’re planning to visit Sekikawa, reach out to Moto-san (@visit_japan_with_moto ). He’s local and can help you with your visit and show you more of the village. 🤍 📍 Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture 🐍 Echigo Sekikawa Daishitamonja Matsuri #sekikawavillage #niigatajapan #japanfestival #ruraljapan #japantravel

Looking for an affordable omakase in Tokyo without compromising on quality? 🍣 Save Sushi Hatsume @sushi.hatsume.shinjuku in Shinjuku, where you can enjoy a 22-item omakase course for ¥9,900 before tax. For Tokyo omakase, that price is surprisingly approachable especially considering the variety of sushi and dishes served throughout the course. It’s a great option if you want to experience Japanese omakase in Tokyo without spending ¥20,000–¥30,000+ per person. 📍 Sushi Hatsume, Shinjuku, Tokyo 🍣 22-item omakase course 💴 ¥9,900 before tax Perfect for travelers searching for affordable omakase in Tokyo, sushi in Shinjuku, or a good-value Tokyo sushi experience. Comment “HATSUME” and I’ll send you the reservation link. 💚 #tokyoomakase #tokyosushi #shinjukurestaurant #tokyofoodguide #japantravel PR|AD

Everyone saves Kyoto but most travelers don’t even know this place exists. 🌲 If you’re planning to explore Japan beyond the big cities, comment “HAGURO” and I’ll send you my free Mount Haguro mini guide with the exact location, access, walking time, and useful tips. Hidden in Yamagata, northern Japan, Mount Haguro is home to the historic Haguro Five-Story Pagoda, surrounded by towering cedar trees. The best part? You don’t need to climb all 2,446 stone steps just to see it. The pagoda is only a short walk from the Zuishinmon entrance. Save this for the quieter, more spiritual side of Japan. 🇯🇵 #japantravel #mounthaguro #yamagata #tohokutravel #dewasanzan

Some places leave a bigger impression the quieter they are. 🎨 If you’re planning a trip to Hiroshima, set aside an hour for the Hiroshima Museum of Art. Beyond its impressive collection, I loved how peaceful the space felt, making it the perfect break between the city’s major sightseeing spots. Don’t miss Café Jardin either. Their special Neko Café Set is a fun little detail inspired by one of the museum’s most fascinating stories, and the sandwiches made with Hiroshima Andersen are worth trying too. A big thank you to @hiroshimamuseumofart for having me. Be sure to check their account for the latest exhibitions, opening hours, and seasonal information before your visit. 🎨☕ #hiroshima #hiroshimamuseumofart #hiroshimatrip #hiroshimatravel #visitjapan japantravel japantrip artmuseum vangogh monet renoir museum hiroshimacafe PR|AD

Looking for things to do near Kansai International Airport? ✈️ Rinku Premium Outlets in Izumisano, Osaka, is a convenient addition to any KIX departure-day itinerary. Here are all the places featured in our visit: ☕ Starbucks and Bagel & Bagel 👟 Converse and HOKA 🛍️ The Cosmetics Company Store, Francfranc and Banana Republic 🍣 Iki Iki Sushi, Snow Peak Cafe & Dining and Ippudo With Rinku Marble Beach nearby, you can combine outlet shopping, dining and beautiful coastal scenery without going far from the airport. Comment “RINKU” and I’ll send you the visitor offer page and helpful links! 💌 #rinkupremiumoutlets #kansaiairport #osakashopping #osakatravel #japanoutletshopping PR

Looking for a peaceful onsen ryokan in Ishikawa, Japan? Save Korogi-ro (こおろぎ楼) @korogiro_official in Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga. Located beside the iconic Koorogi Bridge, this traditional Japanese inn is perfect for slow mornings, relaxing hot springs, seasonal Japanese cuisine, and a quiet escape surrounded by nature🫶 Add this to your Ishikawa or Hokuriku itinerary ✨ Comment “ONSEN” and I’ll send you the exact location link. #yamanakaonsen #ishikawatravel #japanryokan #japanonsen #hokurikutravel

For a limited time, THE FARM in Katori, Chiba has transformed its glamping village into the world of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. From Himmel and Frieren surrounded by blue flowers to themed rooms, character-inspired experiences, exclusive goods, campfires, onsen, and a quiet countryside setting that feels straight out of the anime, this is one of those stays that feels made for Frieren fans. 📍 THE FARM, Katori, Chiba 農園リゾート THE FARM（ザファーム） 📅 Frieren collaboration until October 16, 2026 Comment “FRIEREN” and I’ll send you the location pin + official booking link. 💌 #frieren #葬送のフリーレン #thefarm #chiba #japantravel

A Hiroshima meal worth slowing down for at Okonomiyaki Wakataka 🥢✨ @hiroshima_wakataka_okonomiyaki If Hiroshima is on your itinerary, make time for an authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki experience before or after exploring Peace Memorial Park. Watching it being cooked right in front of you is part of what makes the meal so memorable, and if you’re unsure what to order, don’t miss the Koune-yaki because it was easily my favorite. 📍A great stop for solo travelers, couples, and groups exploring Hiroshima. PR #hiroshima #hiroshimafood #hiroshimatravel #okonomiyaki #japanesefood

Looking for a luxury hotel in Osaka with a completely different atmosphere? ✨ The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is known for its elegant European-style interiors, chandeliers, warm wood details, and timeless old-world charm. Located in Umeda near Osaka Station, it feels like a peaceful escape from the energy of the city outside. From the grand lobby to the beautifully designed guest rooms, every corner made our stay feel extra special. Save this luxury Osaka hotel for your next Japan trip. 🤎 Would you stay here for a special night in Osaka? 📍The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, Umeda @ritzcarlton.osaka #ritzcarltonosaka #osakahotel #luxuryhoteljapan #osakatravel #japanhotels

Afternoon tea with a Tokyo Tower view, dreamy moon-shaped dishes, colorful cream sodas, and the fluffiest retro café pancakes… apparently, I’ve been spending a lot of time in cafés lately 🤭 Each one had such a completely different atmosphere, but that’s exactly what I love about café hopping in Japan. Which one would you visit first? 👀 Comment “CAFE” and I’ll send you the names and Google Maps pins for all three places directly in your DM 💌 Follow Perla Mae | Japan Hidden Gems & Anime Travel for more cafés and beautiful places to discover around Japan 🇯🇵 #japancafe #tokyocafe #cafesinjapan #japantravel #tokyotravel

🌙 Sailor Moon fans visiting Tokyo, Japan — you NEED to know about this! ✨ Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -SHINING THEATER SHINAGAWA TOKYO- is a Sailor Moon experience in Shinagawa, Tokyo that brings the world of Sailor Moon to life. 💖🌙 If you grew up watching Sailor Moon or you’re looking for unique anime things to do in Tokyo, add this to your Japan itinerary! 🇯🇵✨ 📍 Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan 🌙 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -SHINING THEATER SHINAGAWA TOKYO- Save this for your next Tokyo trip & send it to a Sailor Moon fan! 💕 #sailormoon #sailormoontokyo #tokyoanime #animejapan #thingstodointokyo

Nervous about public onsen? Save these private onsen stays in Japan instead ♨️🇯🇵 If you want to experience a Japanese onsen but would feel more comfortable having the bath to yourself, these are 3 ryokans I personally recommend saving for your Japan trip. From a peaceful onsen escape surrounded by nature to a traditional Japanese ryokan experience, each one gives you a more private way to enjoy one of my favorite parts of traveling around Japan. ♨️ Want the names + locations of all 3? Comment ONSEN and I’ll send them straight to your DMs 💌 Save this for your next Japan trip! #privateonsen #onsenjapan #ryokanjapan #japantravel #japantrip

Planning a trip to Japan? 🇯🇵 One thing many travelers overlook is that you generally can’t get a Japanese phone number with an eSIM unless you’re using a Japanese mobile provider. That’s where Mobal’s @mobaljapan Voice + Data eSIM comes in. You get mobile data plus a real Japanese phone number, so you’re better prepared for bookings, deliveries, and account verification that may ask for a local contact number. 📱 And because Mobal is 100% charity-owned, staying connected also means your purchase helps give back to meaningful causes. 💙 Don’t just arrive connected. Arrive prepared. #japantravel #japanesim #japantrip #traveljapan #mobal PR|AD

There are places that make you want to slow down, and this was one of them. 🍃 Tucked away in Yamanaka Onsen, this seasonal riverside café lets you enjoy Japanese sweets and tea while listening to nothing but the sound of the river. If you’re planning a trip to Ishikawa, I’d definitely set aside an hour just to relax here. Comment RIVER and I’ll send you the Google Maps pin. 🌿 #ishikawa #kaga #yamanakaonsen #japantravel #visitjapan

POV: You’re watching a summer tradition that has lasted for over 1,000 years. 🎐✨ Gion Matsuri is one of Japan’s most iconic festivals, and seeing the floats pass through Kyoto is an experience I’ll never forget. 🇯🇵 One of my favorite parts? I captured some of these views right from my hotel, so I could enjoy the festival while taking a break from Kyoto’s summer heat. ☀️🏨 Planning to visit Kyoto next July? I’d definitely recommend staying nearby. 💬 Comment “HOTEL” and I’ll send you the hotel name + Google Maps pin! #kyoto #gionmatsuri #japantravel #visitjapan #kyototravel

POV: you found a hot spring hidden in Japan’s forest 🌿 No walls. No noise. Just steam rising through the trees and the sound of the river below. I sat in this for an hour and forgot what day it was 😊💚 湯畑の宿 花つばき — Hanatsubaki, Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa 📍 Comment FOREST for the link + how to get there. Save this for your Japan trip. #japantravel #onsen #yamanakaonsen #japanhiddengems #forestbathing

This is what a Japanese summer festival feels like 🇯🇵🏮✨ Hachioji Matsuri @hachiojivisit is one of Tokyo’s summer festivals, filling the streets of Hachioji with traditional mikoshi, beautifully decorated festival floats, music, food stalls and that unmistakable matsuri atmosphere. 🎐 🏮 Hachioji Matsuri 2026 📅 August 7–9, 2026 📍 Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan If you’re in Tokyo this weekend, you still have time to experience it! 🇯🇵✨ And if you’re planning a summer trip to Japan, don’t only look for the biggest festivals in central Tokyo. Local Japanese matsuri are such a special way to experience summer in Japan. Save this for your Japan summer trip & send it to someone who wants to experience a real Japanese matsuri! 🏮❤️ #hachiojimatsuri #matsuri #japanesefestival #summerinjapan #tokyotravel

Almost 10 years of living in Tokyo, and this was my first Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 🎆🥹 Japan Prime Tour invited me to a special summer experience in Japan. The VIP area for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival. Watching the sky light up from a reserved riverside spot made this long-awaited Tokyo summer moment feel even more unforgettable. I also got to share this beautiful summer night with Momoko-san @momoxtravel Thank you so much for coming with me and for helping me capture and film these memories 🥹🫶 What I love about @japanprimetour.whiteberry is that they offer unique experiences in Japan that can’t simply be booked in advance. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to discover something beyond the usual itinerary, be sure to reach out to them! Thank you for making my first Sumidagawa fireworks experience so special ✨ Collaboration with @japanprimetour.whiteberry and @mh_curieux Special mention: @japan.goconnect #japanprimetour #japantrip #viptravel #hiddengem #medicaltourism

Comment “FRIEREN” and I’ll DM you the location pin + booking link. 💌 Some places aren’t just beautiful… they make you feel like you’ve stepped into another world. This summer, THE FARM @thefarm_katori in Chiba has transformed its entire glamping village into the world of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Walk through fields of blue flowers, stand beside Himmel’s statue, recreate some of the anime’s most memorable moments, and spend the night surrounded by the quiet atmosphere that made so many of us fall in love with the series. It’s more than an anime collaboration. It feels like taking part in Frieren’s journey 💙🤍 The collaboration is available until October 16, 2026, and every stay includes exclusive experiences and collaboration items you can’t get anywhere else! #葬送のフリーレン #frieren #thefarm #chiba #japantravel

Growing up, I never imagined I’d get to watch a live Sailor Moon show in Tokyo. 🌙✨ Walking into the theater felt like stepping back into one of my favorite childhood memories, but with incredible performances, music, and all the magical details brought to life. I’m already so excited for Season 2 and can’t wait to see what’s new! If you’re a Sailor Moon fan, this is definitely one experience I’d add to your Tokyo itinerary. Comment MOON and I’ll send you the reservation link and the Google Maps pin so you can plan your visit. 🌙💖 #sailormoon #shinagawa #tokyojapan #tokyotravel #japantravel