Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Okutadami is a man-made lake (the reservoir of the Okutadami Dam) located deep in the mountains of Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The dam was constructed to meet postwar demand for electricity and as part of regional development. The tranquil lake surface is surrounded by deep valleys and virgin forests of beech and maple trees.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kappabuchi is a small pool in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, known nationwide for the legend of the kappa (water sprite). Since Kunio Yanagita's "Tono Monogatari" (1910), which introduced the folklore of Tono, Kappabuchi has come to be seen as a place connected to folklore.

Ako Castle (Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ako Castle is a flatland castle (built on flat land) from the Edo period located in Harima Province (present-day Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture). It served as the center of the Ako Domain's administration. It was renovated in the early Edo period and later housed the Ako Asano clan (the Asano clan)...

Bise Fukugi Avenue (Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Bise Fukugi Avenue is a long avenue stretching across the Bise district of Motobu Town in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Fukugi trees (evergreens similar to banyan trees) were planted around houses as windbreaks and tidebreaks, protecting the village from typhoons and sea breezes.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nagoya TV Tower (located in Naka Ward, Nagoya City) is a symbolic landmark of Sakae, Nagoya. Built shortly after the war and completed in the 1950s, it is one of Japan's oldest TV towers, and its steel-framed tower towering over the city center serves as an accent to the urban landscape.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Kabukiza, located in Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, is a theater representing Japan's traditional performing arts. The original Kabukiza was built during the Meiji period (opened in 1889), and has since been rebuilt many times due to fires, earthquakes, and war damage. The current building retains its traditional appearance...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sarugakyo Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. Its scenic location overlooking a mountain valley and Lake Akaya (a dam lake) offers a charming view of the changing scenery throughout the seasons. Since ancient times, it has been a popular hot spring resort for those seeking healing...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Koma Shrine is a historic shrine located in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, and has long been known as a place with deep ties to the people of "Koma." According to legend, it was founded by the head of a clan named Koma, who came from Goguryeo, an ancient kingdom on the Korean Peninsula.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Cape Higashihennazaki is a long, narrow cape jutting out from the eastern edge of Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, and is one of Miyakojima's most famous scenic spots. The coastline, interwoven with basalt and coral reefs, offers a dynamic landscape with views stretching to the horizon. At the tip of the cape, there is a...

Sunpu Castle Park (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sunpu Castle is a castle ruin located in the center of Suruga Province, with a history dating back to the Sengoku period. It is particularly known as the base of Tokugawa Ieyasu after his retirement. While many buildings were lost after the Meiji era, the remains of the stone walls and moats remain in good condition, and in recent years...