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Connect with friends and meet new people from around the world in these Japanese-language hot spots.

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Music

Oyasumi

Welcome to Oyasumi, home of Melodic Effect! Enjoy a casual stroll through the picturesque Japanese village, soak with the capybara in the relaxing onsen (hot spring), or mingle with the cats working on the dock and market. Two beautiful music venues feature the best electronic dance DJs on the grid.

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International

Bar Like a Rolling Stone NEvKfDyC

Bar Like a Rolling Stone is a Japanese-themed destination with a café, restaurant, and relaxing onsen spa. Enjoy sushi, ramen, and barbecue, unwind in the jacuzzi, play games, or browse the shop. Motel rooms are available for rent, making it a cozy place for friends, couples, and casual gatherings. French is spoken.

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Second Life Origins

Japan Tempura Island

Established in 2008, Tempura Island has been a popular destination for socializing, romance, and healing. Explore the forest, dance in the ballroom, wander through the temple and meditate amidst the Japanese motif.

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Cafes & Hangouts

Sakura Maid Cafe

When you step into Sakura Maid Cafe, you will feel like you're at home! Immerse yourself in a world of kawaii charm, where every corner is pink, cozy, and irresistibly cute. This cafe is an authentic Japanese maid cafe and is unlike any other within Kiyori, as it is decorated in a kawaii, pink, very, very cute atmosphere! Enjoy J-POP and live music shows when they are on schedule.

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Music

Seiryu Blues Lounge & Bar

Seiryu Blues Lounge & Bar is the latest jazz club to hit the scene. Seiryu is a uniquely Japanese take on traditional jazz clubs. Located at the back of Kiyori's adult section, they serve as a one-of-a-kind adult nightlife experience in a cozy yet classy atmosphere. Grab a drink and seat yourself at the bar and mingle or lounge on the couches and listen to the musical fusion of modern American jazz meets Japanese culture.

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Spirituality & Belief

The Goshuin Project

The Goshuin Project is an initiative that allows you to collect virtual stamps from Japanese shrines and temples across Second Life. Begin your adventure at The Goshuin Project Office in Warbunton, click the board to visit the website, acquire your complimentary stamp book from the marketplace, and explore the rich tapestry of these virtual wonders! Learn more at goshuinproject.wixsite.com/home

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International

Hatsune Miku Cafe

Established in 2007, Hatsune Miku Cafe is located in a Japanese destination. Enjoy events and concerts 24/7 on the stream. You can also find anime-related shops.

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Photogenic Spots

Sakura

Sakura blends a tranquil Zen garden setting with a lively music venue. Visitors can relax among detailed landscapes or enjoy live DJs and singers playing house, techno, and more. It's a scenic spot for photos, especially at sunset.

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International

Japan - Hiroba

Visit Japan-HIROBA, a helpful place for Japanese-speaking residents of Second Life. Here you'll find assistance from a supportive community, as well as a dressing room, beginner tutorials and free sandbox.

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Photogenic Spots

Sakura Cranes

Sakura Cranes is an Asian themed destination based off the Takedera Temple founded in Ancient Japan in 857. Upon arrival, you will walk down the stone steps through the cloud forest into the bamboo gardens. There are several areas of respite, including a beautiful tea house, serene gardens, a floating restaurant, a small temple, and fully furnished rentals available for peaceful getaways.

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International

Shimai Maneki-Neko Shrine

Shimai Maneki Neko Shrine invites visitors to discover a peaceful Japanese-style shrine filled with lucky cats, quiet gardens, and a traditional atmosphere. A charming destination for sightseeing, photography, and relaxed roleplay.

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International

Shimai Town Sakura Market 2026 TZMQHCSG

Shimai Town Sakura Market 2026 celebrates the arrival of cherry blossoms with a seasonal market open through April. Visitors can enjoy photo spots, casual hangouts, small events, and music from the destination’s own idol group in a relaxed spring setting.

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Photogenic Spots

Cherry Blossom Onsen

Cherry Blossom Onsen is a beautifully crafted Japanese-themed destination featuring serene gardens, flowing waterfalls, traditional torii gates, lantern-lit bridges, and a stunning pagoda overlooking the landscape. The atmosphere is peaceful, immersive, and perfect for exploring, taking photos, or just relaxing. For the best experience, keep it in night mode to truly enjoy the magic of the glowing lanterns and moonlit scenery.

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Fashion & Accessories

The Waifu Factory

The Waifu Factory is an anime hangout where you can find everything you need to make an anime avatar. Here you can find stores such as UTILIZATOR, ABC apparel, Wretch, Ayashi, MelonBunny, Pirocius, and more.

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International

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine, the Ichinomiya (first-ranked shrine) of Aki Province, is a popular tourist destination that attracts people from all over the world and is considered a sacred place where you can experience the tides. Itsukushima Shrine, a Japanese national treasure and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, has been recreated in Second Life.

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Spirituality & Belief

The Water Temple Gardens

The Water Temple Gardens on the Blake Sea are a wonderful area of Asian-influenced gardens and temples. Stroll the covered bridges, listen to the soothing chimes, and engage in some Mahjong.

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Real Life

Kowloon

Bathe in the neon glow of this region based on Hong Kong's infamous Kowloon Walled City, a place with a sordid past and where sunlight rarely reaches the ground below. Shops line the narrow city streets and darkened alleys, while Panda Park offers the lone space to stare up at the stars.

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Adventure & Fantasy

Rain Village at Oddly Japan

Oddly Japan’s Rain Village is a living echo of a world inspired by Naruto, but it tells its own story. The rain never quite stops here. It gathers on steel rooftops, drips from cables strung between towering structures, and reflects a skyline shaped by conflict and survival. Neon glows through mist. Paper lanterns flicker against cold metal. It feels like a hidden village that endured too much and refused to fall. It’s built to be seen. Every corner is photographic, every angle a frame. Wander the alleys, cross the high walkways, watch the rain from above, or just exist here with friends. A train cuts through the silence. Shops hum quietly. Beneath it all, something pulses in the dark.

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The Quiet Return at Naughty Panda osvMajKC

International

The Quiet Return at Naughty Panda osvMajKC

Inspired by Japanese traditions of purification and renewal, and the release of nagashi-bina dolls to carry away misfortune, The Quiet Return is a gentle story-driven quest through lantern-lit streets, silent mountains, and hidden valleys, where travelers pause, reflect, and release what they no longer wish to carry on the path from winter toward spring. The quest runs from March 1 through April 12.

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Nature & Parks

Japanese Garden at Project Hope

Walk and explore the Japanese Garden at Project Hope. Come and explore, sit and reflect, visit the music garden, or just enjoy the sounds of the waterfalls and feel the serenity at this inspirational garden of peace and happiness.

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Real Life

Rieri - Town in Tokyo

Visit Rieri-Town, an incredibly realistic town modeled from Google Maps and real photos of Tokyo neighborhoods. Come and visit to feel the atmosphere of this contemporary Japanese location.

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Nature & Parks

Kio Zen Garden

Kio Zen Garden features Kio Temple (気乎寺) dedicated to the Cat Bodhisattva and the Outer Garden (Genji no Niwa), with a Zen Hall (禅) surrounded by a corridor. Weekly parties include the Kabuki Floor on Tuesdays at 7 AM SLT and the Gagaku Floor on Thursdays at 8 AM SLT, offering live DJ music. Open 24/7, it blends traditional and modern design for all to enjoy.

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Combat

Pand’Onsen

Pand’Onsen (Pandimonium) is a Japanese-inspired destination centered on combat and training. Visitors can explore dojos, practice with katana and other weapons, and take part in sparring and role play. The region blends traditional and urban elements, with spaces for training, combat, and casual activities.

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Role-playing Communities

Tsumori City

Discover Tsumori City, a peaceful yet vibrant mountain side destination near the scenic Hanami Path, where rich cultural influences blend with modern city life, surrounded by cherry blossoms, riverside walkways, and towering peaks, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with activities, good food, and beautiful places to explore.

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Photogenic Spots

Tsumori Hanami

Along the quiet stretch of the Hanami Path, Tsumori Hanami unfolds in drifting petals, soft flowing water, and peaceful seasonal blooms. Visitors can follow the path through gentle scenery and calming light, enjoying a slow, soothing atmosphere perfect for quiet walks, reflection, and photography, with the cozy Sage Panda Café just a short stroll away for anyone wanting a warm treat nearby.

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Home & Garden

Orient Japan

Orient Japan is a destination featuring the Micsha store, offering a range of furniture, decor, and fantasy-themed items. Visitors can explore spaces for meditation, Tai Chi, and a disco club, all set in a Japanese-inspired atmosphere.

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Music

The Naughty Panda

The Naughty Panda is a Japanese-inspired club space built around music and shared experience. K-pop, J-pop, techno, house, drums and bass, and EBM all run here. The setting leans toward old Japan, wood structures, lantern light, open space, with a full concert stage for live sets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Concerts feature groups like ITZEE, BABYMETAL, Project Lovebites, and ENHA. Outside of events, it stays open to explore, take photos, or just sit and listen. It’s designed to be experienced together on the same stream. Access by TP or through the train system below in Oddly Japan.

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International

Yokoso Niari

Yokoso Niari is a peaceful Japanese-themed town inspired by Asian culture. Relax, hang out, and enjoy casual roleplay, pottery-making, and boating in a shared environment that encourages social connection.

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Cafes & Hangouts

Tamagosenbei's Lil Tokyo

Tamagosenbei's Lil' Tokyo, a little spot of urban comfort. いらっしゃいませ

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Pets & Animals

Achemon Cat Sanctuary

Achemon Cat Sanctuary offers peaceful Japanese gardens where cats wander freely. Visitors can enjoy a tea ceremony, play chess, or explore the cat memorial, Bunny Grove, waterfalls, Buddha Garden, and Zen Butterfly cave in a tranquil setting.

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International

Sakura Islands

Sakura Islands is a richly detailed Japanese-inspired space with three immersive zones: a funky rooftop cityscape, a dreamy night skybox nestled among cherry trees beneath starry skies, and lush, pastoral islands blanketed with cherry blossoms. Enjoy contemplation and quiet reflection or a peaceful balloon ride. You may even spot a forest troll!

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International

Akamori Town

Explore the sprawling forest beyond Akamori Town, a small but inclusive community of Japanese villages on Heterocera. Cycle along woodland paths to discover hidden shrines and beauty spots, relax in the onsen, take a train to the mainland, or hang out at Yumi's Café. Yumi’s Café in Akamori Town offers a cozy Japanese atmosphere where Yumi Co. Radio fills the air with 80s Tokyo sounds, from Future Funk to City Pop. Relax alone or with friends, enjoy a meal or drink, and unwind under the warm evening lights.

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Nature & Parks

Oriental Sakura

Oriental Sakura invites visitors to explore a romantic destination inspired by Japanese and Chinese cultures. Wander through gardens, relax in hot springs, visit the tea house, or join photo contests. Enjoy fantasy kitsune experiences, games, and various scenic getaways.

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Photogenic Spots

Circulo Zentro

Circulo Zentro is a tribute to Japan, offering beautiful photography corners, live music, concerts, and a variety of shops. Visitors can enjoy an immersive cultural experience, making it a unique and vibrant destination for music and photography enthusiasts.

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Photogenic Spots

Mirai Melody

Mirai Melody is the look at the future (未来 – Mirai) with respect to the past (過去 Kako). Where two friends filled with mutual passion for old-meets-new. A place where the vibrant colours of the city are wrapped in the soft warm melody of nature.

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International

Sungchu Valley

Sungchu Valley has rolling hills of vibrant greens covering the landscape all around, broken up by a gently flowing stream with several branches down to the sea. Within the emerald landscape, dazzling flowers in countless colors enticed many species of bees and intrepid dragonflies. Above, birds soar and glide while a group of tigers runs through the fields in search of roots or a place to rest. The scents of the wildflowers covered in a blanket of the warm, rich light of the sun, unbroken by the wispy clouds drifting by, invite weary travelers and animals alike to rest and recover for as long as they need.

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Memorials

Battleship Yamato Memorial

At Battleship Yamato Memorial in Second Life, you will find a scaled replica of the Yamato, a Japanese battleship from World War II. Walk around the biggest battleship of the world and see historic pictures at this impressive 3D replica.

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International

Kyoto Kagai

At Kyoto Kagai Hanafusa & Komayaka visit teahouses for geisha entertainment. Experience theater performances and learn more about traditional Japanese art and culture through events and roleplay in modern Kyoto, Japan. You will find shopping, shrines, the Maiko Museum, okiya, and ochaya of the karyukai.

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Music

Night Blossom Lounge

Night Blossom Lounge is a Japanese-inspired nightclub with a romantic atmosphere. Enjoy the nightlife at this beautifully landscaped location and find the perfect spot to take photos in the Garden of Dark Delights. There are also many lounging areas and a game area on top of the club's roof. With many new and inspiring DJs, the genre is always changing to fit the needs of the community.

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International

Hiraya Town

Explore Hiraya Town, a cooperative build and small town inspired by Japanese sights which spans several regions on the east coast of Heterocera. It is a great starting point for a Mainland tour by road or rail, and features a variety of lovely venues and nature spots perfect for exploration, photography, and hanging out.

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Sports & Hobbies

UMIOTO Marina Japan

Umioto Marina has a scenic harbor with free sailing and fishing. Enjoy the sound of the sea and take lots of snapshots. You can also listen to music with the live DJs or hang out at the coffee and bar.

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International

Akijima

Akijima is a beautiful, authentic Japanese region of multiple worlds including: Kinkaku-Ji Golden Pavilion in Kyoto; a tropical island of Okinawa; Kumanogawa - a Riverworld; Hokkano a winter world of ice mountains; and Tengoku a lunar landscape for shows! Lots to do here including posing, dancing, skating, raft riding, balloon ride, and horseback riding. Several magical cuddle spots await you.

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Role-playing Communities

Gion Kobu Hanamachi

Gion Kobu Hamachi is a Japanese Edo period role play region circa 1867. The region is run by the geisha of Karyukai Okiya, Second Life's first geisha community. They provide live entertainment in the form of Japanese ozashiki or banquets, dance shows, and traditional seasonal festivals. The region contains two tea houses, an indoor and outdoor theater, Shinto shrine, park lands, and an new art gallery.

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International

Moonlight Teahouse

Moonlight Teahouse is a soothing Japanese teahouse and garden. Calm and spiritual with many idealistic photo areas, relax with a tea or meander through the gardens. Lose yourself in the serenity of a time gone by.

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International

MeltingDots

MeltingDots is a support center for Japanese beginners run entirely by volunteers. There are tutorial institutions, freebie shops, sightseeing guidance, sand boxes, salons and more. Or swing by for the pleasant events held on Saturday nights, with occasional prizes.

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Photogenic Spots

Tonarino

Explore Tonarino, a Japanese urban neighborhood town, that blends traditional and modern elements. It's very photogenic and fun to explore. Don't forget to share your images in their Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/14689051@N23

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International

Taikou

Taikou is a small Japanese town with a market and arcade. It is home to Taikou & Momento mainstores, carrying home furnishings, backdrops, clothing, and accessories.

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International

SU-SHI City

Welcome to SU-SHI, an old Japanese town. Enjoy the atmosphere and traditional culture of old Japan, and explore the surrounding nature.

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Linden Destinations

Shobu

Shobu is the community center for the Sakura Linden Homes. Enjoy dozens of beautiful gardens and koi ponds, or sit and have some Japanese tea with new friends. The cherry trees have begun their annual cycle coinciding with cherry blossom time in Japan. They transition in three week-long stages. In the last week of March, the trees transform into a state with buds visible. In the first week of April, the buds will bloom. Finally, in the second week of April, the petals start to fall.

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Role-playing Communities

Mitsumi Town in Tokyo

Visit Mitsumi-Town, an ultra-realistic city region modeled from Google Maps and real photos of Tokyo. This intricately detailed region is painstakingly modeled after a small town in a Tokyo neighborhood.

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Spirituality & Belief

Hikari

Peace and silence are the order of the day at Hikari. Traditional temples, meditation spots, zen-style gardens, romantic hideaways, tai-chi, and yoga await visitors looking to relax and wind down.

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Nature & Parks

Akimitsu

Akimitsu is a beautiful, authentic Japanese region of multiple worlds: Hakone at the foot of Mt Fuji is the centerpiece. The city of Arcadia is here, as well as Synapses a region-wide light sculpture. The milky way galaxy is the performance venue! Lots to do here including posing, dancing, romancing, a balloon ride, and horse-back riding. Several magical cuddle spots await you!

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Destinations

Oyasumi

Bar Like a Rolling Stone NEvKfDyC

Japan Tempura Island

Sakura Maid Cafe

Seiryu Blues Lounge & Bar

The Goshuin Project

Hatsune Miku Cafe

Sakura

Japan - Hiroba

Sakura Cranes

Shimai Maneki-Neko Shrine

Shimai Town Sakura Market 2026 TZMQHCSG

Cherry Blossom Onsen

The Waifu Factory

Itsukushima Shrine

The Water Temple Gardens

Kowloon

Rain Village at Oddly Japan

The Quiet Return at Naughty Panda osvMajKC

Japanese Garden at Project Hope

Rieri - Town in Tokyo

Kio Zen Garden

Pand’Onsen

Tsumori City

Tsumori Hanami

Orient Japan

The Naughty Panda

Yokoso Niari

Tamagosenbei's Lil Tokyo

Achemon Cat Sanctuary

Sakura Islands

Akamori Town

Oriental Sakura

Circulo Zentro

Mirai Melody

Sungchu Valley

Battleship Yamato Memorial

Kyoto Kagai

Night Blossom Lounge

Hiraya Town

UMIOTO Marina Japan

Akijima

Gion Kobu Hanamachi

Moonlight Teahouse

MeltingDots

Tonarino

Taikou

SU-SHI City

Shobu

Mitsumi Town in Tokyo

Hikari

Akimitsu

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