I was impressed at how spacious the facility is, considering how crowded Japan can feel sometimes. I was also surprised to learn that you can also play tennis, practice golf, or even take yoga lessons! The facilities are fully equipped with showers and locker rooms, and a bus stop right at the entrance makes them easy to access. Although currently everything is only available in Japanese, foreign language support is something to look forward to in the future. It’s been years since I played soccer, but seeing the fields makes me want to play again!

This is a wonderful idea for a theme park – looking around, I wanted to participate in everything myself! I think it’s very meaningful that the sponsors of the park are real companies, which gives children a more authentic experience. It’s also great that they get paid for their work in park money, which they can then use to buy things inside the park. I was impressed to see that the reservation screens in the park have an English language option and to hear staff speaking English/English announcements for the shows. I think this would be a great place for a family outing on the weekend!

This is a very modern and fashionable facility, with the added glamour of beautiful views of the sea. The restaurant building offers a great view from both inside and from the outdoor seating on both the terrace of the restaurant and below. The restaurant on the second floor has English-speaking staff, while the bakery on the first floor has the original French names for its goods (other foreign language menus are currently being prepared). I was also very impressed with the two spacious floors of the hall building and the comfortable lounges of the banquet hall, which is fully-equipped with features such as projectors and karaoke, making all sorts of performances possible. I would love to host or attend an event here!

This is a great place to relax by the port, even if you’re not waiting for a cruise ship! The gigantic aquarium inside the seafood restaurant is really impressive, while the food is both delicious and reasonably-priced. The menu is in Japanese only, but I was pleasantly surprised to notice that announcements are made in English when orders are ready. There are also a variety of other shops and restaurants in the facility to enjoy, including a fresh juice shop and a relaxation salon! I think I could come back several times and still discover new things.

Even though I live near Chiba Port, it’s very easy for me to forget that one of Japan’s busiest ports is very close, but this cruise was a great way to remind me! Though at first it might not sound very interesting to tour an industrial area, it was fascinating to see things like cargo ships, equipment, and Narita Airport’s jet fuel base. The explanations are in Japanese only, but being able to see things that aren’t normally accessible still makes the trip well worth it. Standing by the side of the boat and feeling the wind rush by was also both exhilarating and relaxing at the same time (there are also seats inside for those who prefer a quieter spot). A perfect activity for a nice day!

I’ve been to Port Tower multiple times, but I can never get enough of the view from the top! Recently they have replaced the prerecorded message in the elevators with live explanations from Port Tower staff, which gives it a nice touch. I love being able to see the green of Port Park, right below the tower, mixed with the blue of the ocean and the multicolored factory scenery. The view from the tower at night has also been recognized as a nighttime scenery heritage site, which combined with the lovers’ sanctuary on the 2nd floor must surely be a romantic date spot. There is also a new buffet restaurant at the top of the tower and a shop selling souvenirs on the ground floor, not to mention a place to take flyboard and hoverboard lessons nearby if you make a reservation in advance!

This was a great insight into the manufacturing and steel industries, which I had never really thought about before. Seeing the giant blast furnace slowly move closer and then pour melted steel into the furnace below amidst a shower of sparks was a truly beautiful sight! It was also mesmerizing to see blocks of steel move along through the manufacturing process while feeling the heat emanating off them first-hand.