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  • Kitasenju (Adachi Ward, Tokyo)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kita-Senju is a major terminal station area in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. It once served as a key point on the Nikko Kaido road and water transportation, known as "Senju-shuku." Currently, it is served by the JR Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and Tobu Skytree Line.
  • Nagahama Railway Square (Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nagahama Railway Square is a railway-themed museum facility located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. It features exhibits of old station buildings and actual trains that tell the history of railways from the Meiji to Taisho periods, as well as railway-related materials and models, making it a popular destination for a wide range of visitors, from train enthusiasts to families.
  • Kuzui-ji Temple (Fujiidera City, Osaka Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Fujiidera Temple is an ancient temple located in Fujiidera City, Osaka Prefecture, that has long been a place of worship. Legend has it that the temple was founded in ancient times, and its principal image is said to be the Eleven-Faced Kannon. The principal image is kept secret, and is only displayed during limited periods, so it is only available to special visitors.
  • Misasa Onsen (Misasa Town, Tohaku District, Tottori Prefecture)

    Misasa Onsen (Misasa Town, Tohaku District, Tottori Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Misasa Onsen is a historic hot spring resort located in Misasa Town, Tohaku District, Tottori Prefecture. It has long been popular as a therapeutic hot spring resort, and its hot spring town is characterized by its natural surroundings. The water contains trace amounts of radioactive material (radon, a radioactive substance)...
  • Aoyama Cemetery (Minato Ward, Tokyo)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aoyama Cemetery is a large public cemetery located in Tokyo's Minato Ward. It is a historic cemetery established during the Meiji period. Despite being located in the heart of the city, it boasts spacious green spaces and a tranquil stone-paved approach to the cemetery. It is also known for being home to the graves of many prominent figures from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods.
  • Busena Marine Park (Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Busena Marine Park is an underwater tourist facility located at Cape Busena in Nago City, in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Its greatest attraction is the opportunity to observe the beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish up close. It also features an underwater observation tower where you can enjoy the underwater scenery without having to enter the water, a glass-bottom boat, and...
  • Lake Ezu (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Ezuko is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Kumamoto City (a group of wetlands and bodies of water including rivers and springs), located in the eastern part of the city. Originally formed from lowland water bodies formed by the flow of the Shirakawa River and underground water, it has become a rich aquatic environment thanks to its connection to springs and rivers.
  • Nijigen no Mori (Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nijigen no Mori is an outdoor theme park located in Awaji City (Awaji Island), Hyogo Prefecture. It offers interactive attractions based on popular intellectual property (IP) from anime, manga, special effects, and other genres. It was established in the 2010s as part of a tourism promotion initiative on Awaji Island.
  • Soma Nomaoi (Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Soma Nomaoi is a traditional festival held annually in late July in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture. It features warriors in armor riding horses. The festival dates back to the Heian and Kamakura periods and is a form of military training for samurai and Nomaoi...
  • Fukui Castle (Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Fukui Castle (Echizen Fukui Castle) is the remains of an Edo period castle located in the center of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. It was developed as the headquarters of the Echizen Fukui Domain (Fukui Domain) established after the Battle of Sekigahara, and the domain lord's residence, as well as large stone walls and moats, were constructed. Much of the castle grounds have now been lost...
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  • Kuragaike Park (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture)

  • Railway Museum (Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture)

  • Nakaminato Fish Market (Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

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