Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands is a botanical garden that protects and exhibits mainly wetland plants that spread across the Hakone plateau. Taking advantage of Hakone's natural environment, the garden features marshes, small ridges, and boardwalks, allowing visitors to see wetland plants in their natural, seasonal appearance.

Tsubaki Okami Shrine (Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tsubaki Okami Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, where many people visit to pray for blessings such as clear roads, traffic safety, and protection from disasters. It has long had a quiet shrine grounds with a mountain forest as its backdrop, and as the shrine's name suggests...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Onogawa Onsen (Onogawa Onsenkyo) is a historic hot spring town located in the northern part of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It has long been popular as a quiet hot spring resort nestled in the mountains, and even today it is a tranquil hot spring resort with charming inns and public baths. Though small in size, each inn offers its own unique charm...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Miyakojima (Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture) is a southern island located approximately 300km southwest of the main island of Okinawa. Its greatest attractions are its white sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs and crystal clear waters, making it a popular destination for marine activities such as diving, snorkeling, and SUP. Historically, it was the home of the Ryukyu Kingdom...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Seimei Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, a famous onmyoji (magician) from the Heian period. Located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, it is said to have been built on the site of Abe no Seimei's former residence and has attracted worshippers since shortly after his death (during the Heian period).

Chubu Centrair International Airport (Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chubu Centrair International Airport (commonly known as Centrair, IATA: NGO) is an international airport located on an artificial island off the coast of Ise Bay in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. It opened in 2005 and serves the Chubu region (including Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture)...

Unkai Terrace (Shimukappu Village, Hokkaido) Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Unkai Terrace is a spot for viewing the sea of clouds located in Shimukappu Village (Tomamu District), Yufutsu District, Hokkaido. Its greatest attraction is the opportunity to see the "sea of clouds" up close from the observation deck at the top of the mountain. Originally a resort...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hottarakashi Onsen (Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture) is an open-air hot spring facility located on a hilltop offering a panoramic view of the Kofu Basin. Since opening in 2006, it has gained popularity with its concept of "soaking in a hot spring while watching the sunrise," and its early morning "Gokaiko Bath" has become a local specialty. The baths are open-air...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The New National Stadium is one of Japan's leading large-scale stadiums, located in the Kasumigaoka district of Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. It replaced the old National Stadium, built in 1964, and was newly renovated and designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma. It was completed in 2019 and is scheduled for completion in 2020 (with the completion date set for 2020).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yamashita Park is a representative seaside park located in Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It opened in 1930 (Showa 5). It was built on reclaimed land created from rubble and landfill following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, and has a long history stretching along the coastline facing Yokohama Port.