I asked Google AI what are the top things to do in Toba? Visit  Toba Aquarium :   See an impressive collection of over 30,000 creatures, including the unique dugong, which can only be found here in Japan. Explore  Mikimoto Pearl Island :   Learn about the history of pearl cultivation and watch demonstrations by the traditional female divers known as   ama . See the views from Toba Observatory:   Located 163 meters above sea level, this is the best spot to watch the sunrise and, on clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji. T our the Toba Sea-Folk Museum:   This museum is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of Toba's fishing culture and the sea-faring lifestyle. Visit Ise Jingu:   While technically in the nearby city of Ise, this is one of Japan's most important and sacred shrines, with the Outer Sanctuary,   Toyouke Daijingu , located in Toba. Stroll through Toba Marché:   This market is a great place to sample and buy local s...

I asked Google AI what is the most popular cruise ship in Japan: Several major international cruise lines operate an extended season of sailings around Japan, attracting both Japanese and international travelers.   Diamond Princess:   This ship is arguably the most famous international vessel to homeport in Japan. Princess Cruises has a significant and long-standing presence in the Japanese market, offering a vast number of itineraries and sailings around the islands. So I searched further and found:   The Best Japan Cruises 2026:  An Insider's Guide to Unforgettable Cultural Experiences. Want to experience authentic Japanese culture and festivals—but not sure where to start? Wondering when’s the best time to cruise Japan? Curious if you’ll actually get to explore those historic sites you’ve been dreaming about? There first is a list of the top three cruises for 2026: #1  Diamond Princess          Japan's Top 3 Festival Cruises...

One of the special attractions about Japan is their animal restaurants.  For example, we never saw a capybara when we visited the San Diego Zoo last month, but heard about the   Yokohama Capabara Cafe and Petting Zoo .  Has an admission fee of 4800 Yen.  The exchange rate today is 157Y to the $, so the actual cost is $21 just to enter.  Checked and learned that this attraction is has permanently closed.  Owner Shiramizu passed away and the capybaras were re-homed. Here is a  video featuring all kinds of animal cafes in Tokyo .  Some of them reported by Google AI: Hedgehog cafes :   Cafes like the   Chiku Chiku Cafe   allow visitors to hold and feed hedgehogs. Other locations, like the   HARRY cafes , have expanded to include hedgehogs and other small animals. Owl cafes:   In some Tokyo cafes, visitors can interact with and pet owls, including large and small varieties. The experience often involves gentle touching and hold...