Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Himeji Central Park is a multi-purpose leisure facility located in the naturally rich hills of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Its unique feature is that it combines a safari park (zoo) and an amusement park. Since its opening in the 1980s, it has offered a "drive-through safari" where visitors can explore the park by car.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shima Onsen is a historic hot spring resort located in Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture. The name "Shima" comes from a legend that the hot springs "can cure 40,000 illnesses," and the area has been popular as a therapeutic hot spring resort since the Edo period. Surrounded by the beautiful valley of the clear Shima River...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation), commonly known as Miraikan or the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, is a national museum located in Aomi (Odaiba area) in Koto Ward, Tokyo, dedicated to cutting-edge science, technology, and the future of society. Established in 2001...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mitarai Valley is a beautiful valley with a clear stream and deep V-shaped valley in Tenkawa Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture. Characterized by crystal clear water against a limestone backdrop, large and small waterfalls, and a landscape of moss-covered rocks, the valley has long been linked to local faith and the lives of villagers.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Uji Bridge is a representative bridge spanning the Uji River in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, and is an iconic landmark of the city. It has long been a key transportation hub, and is closely connected to the setting of the Heian period literary work "The Tale of Genji," making it a place of great historical and cultural value.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ryuzu Falls is a tourist attraction near Lake Chuzenji in the Oku-Nikko area of Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Its name comes from the resemblance of a dragon's head to the way the waterfall splits into two streams, and it has long been a popular natural scenic spot.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toyosu Market (Koto Ward, Tokyo) is the main wholesale market of the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, which opened in October 2018, taking over the functions of Tsukiji Market (Central Wholesale Market and Inner Market). Unlike the traditional street-style atmosphere, it is a modern facility equipped with the latest hygiene standards and logistics facilities...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kinosaki Marine World is an aquarium located along the Sea of Japan in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. It features exhibits and interactive programs centered on the creatures that inhabit the Sea of Japan. Since its opening, it has been a popular venue for promoting the charms of the region's oceans and ecosystems, and features a large outdoor pool...

Sakitsu Catholic Church (Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sakitsu Catholic Church (Sakitsu Church) is a Catholic church located in the small fishing village of Sakitsu, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Located in an area that continues the history of "hidden Christians" from the Edo period, it is also the setting for the open revival of Christianity in modern times.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chiba Zoological Park is an urban zoo operated by Chiba City, and is a beloved local spot for interacting with nature and animals. In addition to a wide variety of animal exhibits, the zoo also features hands-on programs for children and displays that make observation easy, making it a popular spot for families and children alike.