Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tokyo International Forum is a large, multi-purpose convention facility located in Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. Opened in 1996, it was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly. It features a ship-like structure that makes extensive use of glass and steel...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chidorigafuchi is a green space and promenade area located in the northwest part of the outer moat of the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. It has existed as part of the outer moat of the Imperial Palace (formerly Edo Castle) since the Edo period, and is characterized by the rows of cherry blossom trees lining the moat and the scenery of tranquil waters. Spring cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino)...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Takayama Festival Yatai Kaikan is a facility that permanently exhibits the gorgeous floats used in the Takayama Festival, Hida Takayama's signature festival. The Takayama Festival is held in the spring (Sanno Festival, April 14th and 15th) and autumn (Hachiman Festival, October 9th and 10th), and is a traditional event that dates back to the Edo period.

Kishiwada Danjiri Hall (Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Kishiwada Danjiri Hall is a facility that preserves and introduces the culture and history of the danjiri (floats and floats) used in the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival. The Danjiri Festival is known for its powerful parades and gorgeous carvings, and is a source of pride for the region...

Yugawara Onsen (Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yugawara Onsen is a historic hot spring resort located in the quiet, lush town of Yugawara in western Kanagawa Prefecture. It has long been popular as a therapeutic hot spring resort, and since the Edo period has been beloved by literary figures and intellectuals. The hot spring town is a tranquil and relaxing place...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chiba Port Tower is a symbolic observation tower in the waterfront area of Chiba Port. Built in the 1980s as part of the redevelopment of the port area, it is popular with local residents and tourists alike for its panoramic views of the bay. The tower itself has a slim design, and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Kaimon is a stratovolcano towering over Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 924 meters. Its beautiful conical shape has earned it the nickname "Satsuma Fuji." Its nearly symmetrical, majestic form stands out even from places close to the sea, creating a landscape unique to the Satsuma Peninsula.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, located in Nishigahara, Kita Ward, Tokyo, are a harmonious blend of a modern garden and a Western-style building. Developed as a villa for the Furukawa family from the Taisho to early Showa periods, its distinctive feature is the placement of a Western-style building and a Japanese garden side by side...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yonago Castle is the remains of a castle in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, and has been developed into a park centered around Shiroyama (Castle Hill). Built as a regional political and military base from the Sengoku to Edo periods, the castle was abandoned after the Meiji Restoration. Currently, the remains of the stone walls and enclosures remain...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ebino Highlands is a highland area located in Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Part of the Kirishima mountain range (Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park), it is a popular tourist spot known for its volcanic topography and highland scenery. Located at an elevation of roughly 1,200 meters, it boasts a crater lake (large lake) created by volcanic activity.