Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Zao Fox Village (Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture) is an animal facility known for its large number of foxes living in near-free-roaming conditions. Originally established as a small facility for conservation, breeding, and education, it has now become a popular tourist spot...

Iga Ueno Castle (Iga City, Mie Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Iga Ueno Castle (also commonly known as "Ueno Castle") is a castle located in Ueno-Marunouchi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture. Built in the early Edo period, it is characterized by the height and solidity of its stone walls. The castle ruins are located in Ueno Park...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yobuko Morning Market is a traditional morning market held in Yobuko Town, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. It has long been a popular place to buy and sell local seafood and agricultural products. Taking advantage of its location near the local fishing port, the market offers fresh seafood, including squid caught that morning, dried fish, and more...

Canal City Hakata (Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) — Overview Canal City Hakata is a large commercial complex located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, that includes a shopping mall, a restaurant district, a cinema complex, a theater, a hotel, and more. Since its opening in the 1990s, the canal-based...

Marugame Castle (Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Marugame Castle is a mountain castle located in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is the remains of a castle built on the summit of Mt. Kameyama (approximately 66 meters above sea level). Constructed between the Sengoku and Edo periods in the 16th and 17th centuries, the castle is known for its magnificent stone walls and its small but stately castle tower at the summit. The stone walls are particularly...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shiogama Shrine is a historic shrine located in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture. Since ancient times, it has attracted local worshippers as a guardian of maritime safety, fishing, and salt production, and the shrine building stands on a hill overlooking Shiogama Port. The grounds are lined with stone steps, a stately shrine building, and numerous other landmarks...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Niseko Annupuri (Mount Niseko Annupuri, approximately 1,308m above sea level) is a volcanic mountain located in Niseko Town, Abuta District, Hokkaido, and is one of the main peaks in the Niseko mountain range. The name "Annupuri" is said to mean "Women's Mountain" in the Ainu language. It has long been a sacred place for the Ainu...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Senagajima Umikaji Terrace is a seaside commercial facility located on Senagajima Island in Tomigusuku City, in the southern part of Okinawa's main island. Its white-toned terraces create a distinctive view of the ocean, and the complex is home to restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and workshops, creating a resort-like atmosphere.

Aqua World Oarai (Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aqua World Oarai is a large aquarium located in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. Taking advantage of its location facing the Pacific Ocean, it offers attractive marine life exhibits and hands-on programs. It is particularly known for its large number and variety of shark exhibits, and is a popular educational institution.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hokiji Temple is an ancient small temple located in Ikaruga Town, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, nestled in a tranquil rural landscape. Its construction is said to date back to the Asuka to Nara periods, and it is particularly famous for its three-story pagoda, long regarded as a prime example of ancient wooden pagoda architecture.