Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kofuku-ji Temple is an ancient temple located in the center of Nara City, on the edge of Nara Park. Founded during the Asuka and Nara periods as the family temple of the Fujiwara clan, it continued to develop as a temple representative of Nara's Buddhist culture. Along with Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, it is designated as one of the "Cultural Properties of Ancient Nara.".

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Yuki-no-Oya is one of the most popular tourist spots on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture. It features snow walls (snow colossi) that can be seen from spring to early summer, ranging in height from several meters to 20 meters. Located in an area that experiences heavy winter snowfall...

Zushi Beach (Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Zushi Beach is a swimming beach located in the northwestern part of the Miura Peninsula, adjacent to Kamakura and Hayama. It is easily accessible from central Tokyo and is a popular spot for day trips. The sandy beach has a gentle slope and relatively calm waves, making it a popular spot for families and beachgoers...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Echizen Coast (Echizen Town, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture) is a scenic spot known for its varied coastline facing the Sea of Japan and its bountiful seafood. The name "Echizen" comes from the ancient Echizen Province, and the area has long prospered through fishing and coastal trade. The area is home to reefs and cliffs formed by igneous rocks and erosion, as well as...

The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo) Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The National Art Center, Tokyo is a large-scale art museum located in Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo, with a focus on temporary exhibitions. It does not have a permanent collection, but instead organizes and hosts a diverse range of exhibitions from Japan and abroad, showcasing a wide range of art, from contemporary art to classics, design, photography, and crafts.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ushimado Olive Garden is an olive-themed tourist facility and park located in Ushimado Town, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. The olive groves, which spread across a small hill facing the Seto Inland Sea, offer views of the calm sea dotted with islands and blue skies, creating a landscape often referred to as "Japan's Aegean Sea.".

Koami Shrine (Chuo Ward, Tokyo) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Koami Shrine is a small parishioner shrine located in the Nihonbashi/Ningyocho area of Chuo Ward, Tokyo. With traditions dating back to the Edo period, it is widely worshipped for business prosperity, protection from evil, and financial luck. Surrounded by city buildings, it boasts a tranquil, green setting...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Art Tower Mito is a comprehensive arts facility located in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Developed with the aim of promoting local culture and revitalizing the city, it is known as a multi-purpose cultural facility that hosts a wide variety of performances, including contemporary art exhibitions, music, and theater. The building...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shuri Kinjocho Stone-Paved Road is a historic stone-paved road in Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It has served as a residential road connecting the castle town since the Ryukyu Kingdom era, and even today, the stone pavement, stone walls, and red-tiled houses retain the atmosphere of that time...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Nantai is a stratovolcano located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 2,486 meters, and is the central figure in the Nikko mountain range. It has been an object of mountain worship since ancient times, and as Mount Futarasan, it has a deep connection with Futarasan Shrine (Chugūshi and main shrine). Located on the shores of Lake Chuzenji...