A crossing boat on the Edo River between Shibamata, Tokyo and Chiba prefecture on the other side. The Yagiri-no-Watashi boat, which the name appears in songs and novels, is the only remaining crossing boat in Tokyo and it is used to film many scenes of the "It's Though Being a Man" movie series. You may feel a comfort of gliding on the calm surface of the Edo River.

The ''Tokyo EDO Theater'' that Aki visited after arriving in Tokyo in the consecutive NHK drama "Ama-chan", is actually the ''Ameyoko Center Building'' in Ueno. Although the shopping district is always bustling with tourists and local people, during shooting an ''Ame Onna'' flag was displayed, and music clips by GMT47 were played. The entire town turned into a stage where Aki aspired to be an idol.

Lake Okutama is an artificial lake that was created when the Ogouchi Dam was built on the Tama River. It is officially called ‘Ogouchi Reservoir.’ It straddles four municipalities: Okutama-machi in Tokyo, as well as Tabayama-mura, Kosuge-mura and Koshu City in Yamanashi Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains rich in flora and fauna, the location offers beautiful sceneries all year round: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in the summer, colored leaves in autumn, and breathtaking landscapes in winter. Different exhibits are displayed at the Okutama Water and Green Friendship Hall, located by the lake, to present the local history and culture, the natural environment of Okutama—a source of water for the residents of Tokyo—and the inner workings of the dam, making it a great place to learn about water and the lives of people around it. Many people come this peaceful oasis of the metropolitan area to relax.

Kasuga Shrine in Nerima Ward is featured in the movie “Tonight, At The Movies” (2018). The scene in which Miyuki (Haruka Ayase) and Kenji (Kentaro Sakaguchi) are having a date at a festival was filmed on the premises of the shrine. Kasuga Shrine is located in a town called Kasugacho, which is said to have been named after the shrine. Take advantage of your visit to also have some fun at the nearby Toshimaen amusement park!
‘I wanted to express colorful and harmonious images, so I decided to include a shrine festival scene. Kasuga Shrine ended up being the perfect location for that.’ (Naoto Inaba, producer of “Tonight, At The Movies”)

In the last episode of the drama series “Nodame Cantabile” (2006), Saiko Tagaya (Misa Uehara) and Seiko Miyoshi (Chieko Kuroda) talk about the study abroad destination of Shinichi Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki) at Swan Cafe Ginza in Chuo Ward. The restaurant’s appeal lies in its extensive menu: healthy sandwiches, daily special pasta dishes, baked sweets carefully prepared with selected ingredients, popular quiches featured on a secret menu, and so much more! Make sure to try the freshly baked bread that is brought over from the Swan Bakery right next door. The cozy restaurant is the perfect place to spend a priceless moment at any time of the day: have a relaxing breakfast or lunch during daytime, or enjoy drinks and small dishes in a bistro-like atmosphere in the evening. Head to the open terrace on sunny days!

The scene in which Hinata (Kaya Kiyohara) cries in front of Rei (Ryunosuke Kamiki) in the movie “March Comes in Like a Lion” (2017) was filmed at Tsukuda Bridge Sumida River Terrace in Chuo Ward. ‘This is an important scene in which Rei empathizes with Hinata who is brimming with emotions while reminiscing about her mother on the last day on Obon. In order to truly connect the flow of emotions of the two characters, I believe I picked the perfect spot from which I could film Hinata and Rei running until they came to a stop by the river in one continuous shot. Moreover, in the story, this location is near the residence of the Kawamoto family in Tsukishima. The shitamachi atmosphere that is important throughout the movie still thoroughly permeates the area. While walking around the area, moored fishing boats as well as tsukudani shops and candy stores can still be seen here and there. I can almost perceive the presence of the Kawamoto family in these settings. At the same time, I can feel the ambience of Tokyo’s shitamachi. It was great that parts of the area were under construction during the shooting. In filming different locations in the movie “March Comes in Like a Lion,” my goal was to depict a realistic look of the city because it is currently undergoing great changes in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. I could feel that the daily life activities of the whole town were in sync with the young couple. This is what I aimed to capture in the scenes.’
{Keishi Ohtomo, director of “March Comes in Like a Lion”}

This is an amusing spot located in Oshima. There are lots of highlights such as a promenade with beautiful camelia and hydrangea flowers alongside and a grass lawn you can't help but to lie down. You can catch a sight of Mt.Fuji across the water on a sunny day. It is a perfect place to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh yourself. Their local specialities are milk rice crackers (Senbei) and squirrel manju (bun with a red bean filling) and you can take them home. Have a relaxing moment over here on your way to visit the rest of the filming locations.

MoriTown is located just outside Akishima Station in surroundings brimming with greenery. A myriad of events are held at the shopping center that features, among other facilities, 150 specialty stores and a movie theater. From shopping to entertainment, you’ll be spoiled for choice. In the Showa-No-Mori area near Moritown, you’ll also find the mall-like commercial facility complex Mori Park Outdoor Village, which specializes in outdoor goods, and a barbecue site.

Shiokaze Park in Shinagawa Ward is featured in the movie “Our Meal for Tomorrow” (2016). The scene in which Ryota Hayama (Yuto Nakajima) boards a bus during his trip to Thailand was filmed at this location. Shiokaze Park is the largest park in the coastal subcenter area of Tokyo, and is divided in two areas—North and South—by the Bayshore Route which passes right through. In the northern area, the ‘Town and Sea Promenade’ offers a beautiful view of the Rainbow Bridge, container wharves, and other sights across Tokyo Bay. The ‘Water and Greenery Promenade’ in the southern area is often crowded with sightseers as well as with people enjoying jogging and cycling. On clear and sunny days, Mt. Fuji can be seen in the distance from the side of the park facing the sea. Come feel the pleasant sea breeze as you take a walk around the location.
* Produced with the assistance of Tokyo Location Box

“the SOHO” in Koto-ku is featured in the film “Bayside Shakedown 4 -The Final” (2012) as the fictional Wangan Station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

The café featured in the movie “Rage” (2016) is Frames Nakameguro in Meguro Ward. Two scenes were filmed at the café. In one of the scenes, Naoto Onishi (Go Ayano) and Kaoru (Mitsuki Takahata) are intimately talking to each other at the café. Yuma Fujita (Satoshi Tsumabuki) unexpectedly sees them from outside the café and has misgivings about it. In the other scene, which is of critical importance, Kaoru tells Yuma the truth about the situation on the following day. Frames is a spacious and attractive café which adopts ‘Your Oasis in Life’ as a concept. Daily specials that include a free drink are offered at lunch time, while dinner time offers a wide range of standard dishes that have remained unchanged since the café opened as well as new dishes that incorporate ingredients of the season. A variety of homemade desserts made by pastry chefs and drinks prepared by bartenders are also on the menu. The café can accommodate 100 guests and includes a sofa seating area as well as a terrace. Stop by on the way back from work on a weekday or come spend a few moments on the weekend; this oasis in the city is sure to freshen up your mood.

Nakame Kouen Bridge in Meguro appears in the drama "Heartbroken Chocolatier" (2014). The bridge appears in many episodes of the drama such as in the kiss scene of Olivier Tréluyer (Junpei Mizobata) and Matsuri Koyurugi (Kasumi Arimura) in episode 7, a scene in 5th episode which Sota Koyurugi (Jun Matsumoto) crosses the bridge and makes a turn, and as a place where Erena Kato (Kiko Mizuhara) stands still under an umbrella in episode 9. It is a recommended place for seeing cherry blossoms in spring where you can enjoy the flowers along the Meguro River.

The entertainment district that runs along the elevated railway near Naka-meguro Station served as one of the locations for the movie “Lost in Translation” (2003). Bob (Bill Murray) and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) were filmed running away from the café bar employee shooting at them with a model gun. Stores that retain the atmosphere of the time have become scarce, but plenty of izakaya, cafés, and bars still line the area. Visit the area at night to experience the same ambience as in the movie. Just as Bob and Charlotte, come to the area to spend a fun evening of entertainment.

In the drama series “Boys Over Flowers” (2005), Tsukasa Domyoji (Jun Matsumoto) and Tsukushi Makino (Mao Inoue) meet for their first date at Ebisu Garden Place’s Clock Plaza in Shibuya. The plaza, which is featured once again in the last episode, is where their love begins to bud. Many important scenes of the sequel “Boys Over Flowers 2” (2007) were also filmed at this location which true fans consider one of the must-see locations. Arrange for a meeting with someone special at Clock Plaza and come spend a lovely time at Ebisu Garden Place. This might surely become a place special to you too!

Omoni Naitemasu (2012): This is the Sakurabashi-dori street in Sumida Ward where Izumi Konno (Nanao) loses her picture postcard, and is often used for the moonlight flit scenes. Workshops of craftsmen and first-class Japanese restaurants stand in a row here on the street, and you can nonchalantly enjoy the place as well as Tokyo Skytree.