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Wakayama Station Night Walk: Arochi, Burakuri-cho Arcade & Halloween — Wakayama City Center at Night
A Halloween night walk around JR Wakayama Station — through the Arochi entertainment district on Yanagi-dori, the vast Burakuri-cho covered arcade,
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Fukushima Station Night Walk: Shotendori, Josho Shinmichi & a Sento in the Alley — Osaka's Downtown Next Door to Umeda
Night walk around Fukushima Station, Osaka — Showa-era alleys and izakaya culture next to Umeda. Covers Shotendori, Josho Shinmichi alley, and a hidden sento.
Ina-shi Station Guide: Iida Line, Sauce Katsu Don & Kasuga Brewery — Walking Ina Valley in the Snow (Nagano)
A snowy walk around Ina-shi Station on the JR Iida Line in Nagano — Showa-era shopping street, the working Kasuga Sake Brewery, and Ina's famous sauce katsu
Kofu Station Guide: Takeda Shingen Statue, Yoshida Udon & Kofu Castle Ruins — Yamanashi Day Trip
Walking guide around Kofu Station's south exit: the illuminated Takeda Shingen statue, Yoshida udon, and Kofu Castle ruins — one of Japan's Top 100 Castles.
Tokyo District 15: Policy comparison matrix (2026 general election)
Tokyo District 15, 2026 election: policy matrix for six candidates on tax, social security, fiscal discipline, constitutional revision, and separate surnames.
![[Hokkaido Cities: Nayoro]Walking around Nayoro Station, the central station of Nayoro City, one of the core cities of Northern Hokkaido](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2024%2F1%2Fnayoro-001.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[Hokkaido Cities: Nayoro]Walking around Nayoro Station, the central station of Nayoro City, one of the core cities of Northern Hokkaido
I walked through a shopping street with a fairly impressive arcade near the station in a city where temperatures can drop to -30 degrees Celsius in severe
![[For People Looking for a Place to Live: Tsunashima Station]The charm of a bedroom town that opened as Tsunashima Onsen Station - an interesting history (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F12%2Ftsunashima-003.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[For People Looking for a Place to Live: Tsunashima Station]The charm of a bedroom town that opened as Tsunashima Onsen Station - an interesting history (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
What The Street Archive | MACHIDORI felt when visiting and filming Tsunashima Station, and the atmosphere of the city visible in the filmed video,
![[Hokkaido Cities: Kitami]Walking through the city featured in Netflix drama "First Love"](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F12%2Fkitami-001.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[Hokkaido Cities: Kitami]Walking through the city featured in Netflix drama "First Love"
The shopping street near the station has a good atmosphere but feels desolate and a bit sad. The population hasn't decreased much, so maybe it's because it
![[Hokkaido Cities: Nemuro]Walking through Nemuro City, the easternmost city in Japan](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F12%2Fnemuro-010.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[Hokkaido Cities: Nemuro]Walking through Nemuro City, the easternmost city in Japan
Nemuro Station, JR Hokkaido's eastern terminus 423km from Sapporo: Hanasaki crabs, Northern Territories signs, fog, and a population down 4,500 in seven years.
![[For People Looking for a Place to Live: Komagome Station]The charm of a station on the Yamanote Line with no large entertainment district, retaining a downtown feel (Toshima Ward, Tokyo)](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F12%2Fkomagome-002.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[For People Looking for a Place to Live: Komagome Station]The charm of a station on the Yamanote Line with no large entertainment district, retaining a downtown feel (Toshima Ward, Tokyo)
What The Street Archive | MACHIDORI felt when visiting and filming Komagome Station, and the atmosphere of the city visible in the filmed video,
![[For People Looking for a Place to Live: Ageo Station]Ageo City with a growing population. The charm of a city with good balance of old and new, convenient location (Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture)](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F12%2Fageo-002.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[For People Looking for a Place to Live: Ageo Station]Ageo City with a growing population. The charm of a city with good balance of old and new, convenient location (Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture)
A street-level look at Ageo Station, Saitama — 45 min from Shibuya, second-busiest on the Takasaki Line. Filming notes on the city's balance of old and new.
![[Chiba City: Area around Chiba Station]I investigated the history of the somewhat mysterious city structure](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F11%2Fchiba-002.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[Chiba City: Area around Chiba Station]I investigated the history of the somewhat mysterious city structure
Five stations named Chiba within walking distance, a 1963 relocation, and Sakae-cho — where the old main street quietly became an adult entertainment district.
The Street Archive | MACHIDORI asks for support in various ways - here's why
The Street Archive | MACHIDORI asks for support for travel expenses for filming, equipment and material purchase costs, etc. to operate the YouTube channel
![[Okayama City: From Okayama Castle to Omotecho Shopping Street]Walking from around Korakuen's Shiromi Chaya to around the South Clock Tower of Omotecho Shopping Street](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F11%2Fokayama-001.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[Okayama City: From Okayama Castle to Omotecho Shopping Street]Walking from around Korakuen's Shiromi Chaya to around the South Clock Tower of Omotecho Shopping Street
Walking from around Korakuen's Shiromi Chaya, passing through Omotecho Shopping Street, to around the South Clock Tower, while looking at Okayama Castle,
![[Hokkaido Cities: Wakkanai]Walking through an arcade shopping street with eye-catching Russian signage](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F11%2Fwakkanai-001.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[Hokkaido Cities: Wakkanai]Walking through an arcade shopping street with eye-catching Russian signage
Introducing Wakkanai Central Arcade Shopping Street with eye-catching Russian signage, stretching west from Wakkanai Station, the northernmost station
![[Okayama City: Hokkancho Shopping Street] Walking through an arcade shopping street with a nostalgic atmosphere at night](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F2023%2F11%2Fokayama-hokancho.jpg&w=1200&q=75)
[Okayama City: Hokkancho Shopping Street] Walking through an arcade shopping street with a nostalgic atmosphere at night
Okayama Station west exit: Hokkancho Shopping Street, a 1km arcade with Meiji-era roots on the old Sanyo Road, explored on a quiet night walk.
When a certain prefectural governor said jakoten was "poor-looking" - walking through Matsuyama
When walking through Matsuyama, remembered because a certain prefectural governor in Tohoku was served jakoten and said it was "poor-looking" or didn't say it
The reversal of liveliness between Obihiro and Kushiro - traveling through summer Hokkaido
Obihiro to Kushiro by road: the 2020 population reversal in Hokkaido, walking videos of both stations, and the 1977 film The Yellow Handkerchief of Happiness.
Comparison just before redevelopment and right after demolition work began for redevelopment - walking around Keisei Tateishi Station
Recently, my love for drinking seems to have decreased, but a city still full of love for drunks - video introduction of walking through Hachinohe's city center
A city full of love for drunks - walking through Hachinohe's city center
Recently, my love for drinking seems to have decreased, but a city still full of love for drunks - video introduction of walking through Hachinohe's city center