Japan Tourist Bridges for Technology Lovers

In this article, we are going to see some tourist attractions in Japan for those who love and seek technology. They are places where you can clearly see Japan's technological advancement, robots, computers, inventions, scientific advances and others.

Japan and especially Tokyo has a giant contrast between traditional and technological. It's amazing to see how all things fit together perfectly. Below we will leave a summary to help with your navigation.

Akihabara – Tokyo district

It is the technology district of Tokyo, the Asian technology consumer capital of the world. There are several attractions, among them is the Yodobashi megastore. You can buy just about any device out there, from phones to cameras, computers and any of their related accessories.

Tourist spots in Japan for technology enthusiasts

In the same building is SEGA, where you can spend hours trying out amazing arcade games, old and new. Any electronic device can be found in the many malls in the city, which range from small to large malls. In any of them you will find new products at great prices.

In the city it is also possible to experience another culture, the Otaku. You can find many stores that sell stuff related to manga, anime and games or go to the famous Maid Cafe.

Tsukuba - The city of science

About an hour northeast of Akihabara by train is Tsukuba, known as the Science City. Almost half of Japan's research and development budget is spent here.

Among the city's main attractions is the Tsukuba Space Center, where you can see exhibits. The tours taken are related to recent astronomical research and Japan's role on the International Space Station.

Tourist spots in Japan for technology enthusiasts

Another attraction is the Tsukuba Expo Center, which focuses on rockets, robotics and underwater vehicles. But it also has a fantastic planetarium and a well-known robot that plays an organ.

There's also Science Square, where the emphasis is on industrial technology and a truly fascinating glimpse into the near future. This is based on the rate of technological innovation of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (or AIST).

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Odaiba - Artificial island in Tokyo

There are many other technological attractions in the capital of Japan. For example, you can visit Odaiba, an artificial island in Tokyo Bay with high-end buildings. These can be reached by the Yurikamome Elevated Railway Line. The Miraikan National Science Museum is located on the island.

In the museum, you can see and interact with ASIMO, the famous humanoid robot built by Honda, whose name means “Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility”. He looks like a small man in a spacesuit and is as mobile as one.

Tourist spots in Japan for technology enthusiasts

He has skills in running, jumping, object recognition, memory, conversations and now opening bottles. In addition to its entertainment value, ASIMO represents a major and growing advancement in robotics engineering and even the care industry. In the museum are the two largest exhibitions of electronics companies in Japan.

Panasonic's show room and Sony Explore Science are both in Odaiba. In addition, on Toyota Mega Web you can test drive the latest Toyota vehicles.

Elsewhere in Miraikan, you can view android exhibits and enjoy countless opportunities to interact with robots of different sizes and functions. This activity is highly recommended.

Tourist spots in Japan for technology enthusiasts

However, the island has not only technological attractions, it has buildings with unique architecture, numerous shopping and dining options. It is also one of the best places in Tokyo for night vision, offering incredible landscapes with Tokyo Bay, the Bay Bridge and the glittering city of Tokyo on the other side.

For the Tokyo Tech Tour to be complete, a reservation at the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku is required. There, an interactive robot show takes place, which at first may seem to have a price that may seem heavy. But the show is so fun and amazing that when you finish your opinion will change.

But if you're after a truly thought-provoking experience, you should head to Ruriden columbarium, a digital cemetery operated by Koukoko-ji Buddhist Temple. It is home to more than 2000 digital funeral altars, marked by glass Buddha statues – an intriguing glimpse into yet another possible future.

We can't forget the famous Mori digital museum from teamlab. This incredible art museum is made entirely of technologies, holograms, lights, reflections and thousands of things that cannot be explained in text. Best vero video below:

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Henn-na Hotel - Robot hotel in Sasebo

The Henn-na Hotel made international headlines as the world's first inn to be managed by robots.

The robots at the reception, which include a velociraptor, are all multilingual and efficient. The storage room is operated by a mechanical arm. And the company dispensed with room keys, opting instead for facial recognition.

All rooms are equipped with an AI-driven concierge unit called Tapia. This performs tasks according to spoken commands. Even though some human employees are always on site for emergencies, it's almost completely a fully robotic affair.

Tourist spots in Japan for technology enthusiasts

A second Henn-na Hotel now exists near Tokyo Disneyland, and another is slated for Nagoya. But it is Sasebo's that has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Other tech-related places in Japan

There are thousands of museums and places you can visit in different cities in Japan to keep up with the technological advancement and history of technology in Japan. We will briefly mention some of these places below:

In Osaka try visiting the Panasonic Museum where you can find thousands of products manufactured by the company and all its history in more than 100 years. Toshiba and Sony also have their museums with interactive exhibits, 3d aquarium and much more.

Tourist spots in Japan for technology enthusiasts

There is a shrine in Japan called Kanda Myojin, where people go to bless their businesses and electronic and technological devices.

You can also see the technological advancement in trains by riding the bullet train or taking the train on the Yurikamome line where there is no train driver on board. You can also visit designer stores like Tsutaya, a uniquely designed bookstore.

In Minato you will find TEPIA, a technological and robotics exhibition. If you search, you will come across thousands of conventions and exhibitions related to technology, temporary or fixed spread all over Japan.

Do you know any other technology-related places or events in Japan? Hope you enjoyed the article. If you liked it, share it and leave your comments.

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