Kuzuryu Shrine (Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kuzuryu Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to the nine-headed dragon (Kuzuryu) of Lake Ashi in Hakone, and has a deep connection with Hakone Shrine. Worshipped as the guardian deity of Lake Ashi and a god of water, it has long been believed to bring safety to fishing and water transport, and bountiful harvests...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mikurigaike Onsen is a mountain hot spring and accommodation facility located in the Murodo area, high in the Tateyama mountain range. Located near Mikurigaike Pond, a central tourist destination on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, its greatest feature is that you can bathe while enjoying the magnificent view of the Alps...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Kanazawa Station Tsuzumimon Gate is an iconic gate towering over the west exit of JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Completed in 2005 along with the station building renovation, it features a bold design based on the traditional Japanese drum (taiko). Large pillars on both sides support the drums...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tamana Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. With a long history, it has been beloved by local residents, and its charm lies in the quiet hot spring town, set against the backdrop of a castle town and rural landscape. The hot spring water is soft to the touch and is said to be "non-irritating to the skin.".

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Yokohama Doll Museum is a museum specializing in the collection, preservation, and exhibition of dolls from Japan and abroad. The museum's diverse collection includes Japanese Hina dolls, local dolls, and dress-up dolls, as well as traditional dolls and teddy bears from around the world, and is showcased in both permanent and special exhibits. Children's...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hana no Miyako Park is a park located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy flowers and nature. With excellent views of Mt. Fuji, the park features expansive flower fields, lawn areas, and walking trails, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery of flowers blooming throughout the seasons and Mt. Fuji at the same time.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture is a facility that comprehensively introduces Nagasaki's history and diverse cultural exchanges. It covers a wide range of topics, from European and Asian exchanges through Dejima during the isolation period, trade with Western countries, the adoption of Christian culture, the opening of the country and modernization from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era, and postwar reconstruction and urban transformation...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kikaijima is one of the Amami Islands, located in Kikai Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture. Its distinctive topography, formed by the uplift of coral reefs, is a draw, boasting a unique landscape created by the white coral land and reefs, and crystal-clear waters. Since ancient times, it has been a major producer of sugar (sugar cane) and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chitose Aquarium, Home of Salmon, is an aquarium located in Chitose City, Hokkaido, that primarily exhibits freshwater fish and salmonids. It is a facility where visitors can learn about the importance of preserving the natural environment and waterside areas through the Chitose River basin environment and the life cycle of salmon. The aquarium plays a key role in protecting and communicating the region's rich river ecosystem.

Shimane Aquarium Aquas (Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shimane Aquarium Aquas is a prefectural aquarium themed around the San'in and Sea of Japan oceans. Aiming to deepen understanding of the region's marine environment and ecosystems, the aquarium exhibits, raises, and preserves fish and marine mammals that live in the region's waters...