Sanrio Puroland (Tama City, Tokyo) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sanrio Puroland is an indoor theme park themed around Sanrio characters that opened in December 1990 in Tama City, Tokyo. Popular Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty, are...

[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Odawara Castle (Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a castle that played an important role as a strategic point in the Kanto region from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. During the Sengoku period, it developed as the base of the Later Hojo clan (the Odawara Hojo clan). After falling during the Odawara Campaign by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1590, the castle was...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ganryujima is a small uninhabited island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, known as a tourist destination floating in the Kanmon Strait. It is most famous for being the site of a duel between the master swordsmen Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro in 1612 (Keicho 17), making it a place of historical and martial arts significance.

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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Omicho Market is a representative marketplace in the center of Kanazawa City, beloved by locals and tourists as "Kanazawa's Kitchen." Originating as a commercial district dating back to the Edo period, it now boasts a wide selection of shops selling fresh fish, produce, dried goods, prepared foods, Japanese sweets, souvenirs, and restaurants.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Tsukuba (Tsukuba-san) is a twin-peaked mountain in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, with elevations of approximately 877m (Nyotai-san) and 871m (Nantai-san). It is a sacred mountain that has been worshipped since ancient times. It has a long history of mountain worship, exemplified by Tsukuba-san Shrine, and the approach, shrine, and stone steps remain near the summit...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Ogasawara Islands (Ogasawara Village, Tokyo) are a group of isolated subtropical islands located approximately 1,000 km south of Tokyo, consisting of many small islands centered around Chichijima and Hahajima. Unique flora and fauna have evolved in this isolated environment over a long period of time, preserving an ecosystem unique to oceanic islands.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hijiori Onsen is a historic hot spring resort located in Okura Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture. The atmosphere of an old hot spring town that flourished as a therapeutic spa remains, and its greatest appeal lies in the strong local lifestyle and culture, as seen in events such as the "morning market." Many of the inns maintain a natural hot spring water supply...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Motonosumi Shrine (official name: Motonosumi Inari Shrine) is a small Inari shrine located along the coast in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Its stunning location with steep cliffs behind it and the Sea of Japan stretching out before you, as well as the bright red torii gates (123 in all) lining the approach to the shrine...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sano Yakuyoke Daishi is a temple (commonly known as Sano Daishi) in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, known for its belief in warding off evil spirits. It has long been beloved by locals. Many worshippers come to receive prayers for warding off evil spirits in their unlucky years, and the temple sees large crowds during New Year's visits, Setsubun, and other peak times for prayers to ward off evil spirits.