Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Stork Village Park in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a park that utilizes the surrounding natural environment and a base facility for the protection, breeding, and reintroduction of Oriental white storks (Japanese storks, East Asian storks). In the latter half of the 20th century, wild storks disappeared from Japan...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Asuka Village (Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture) was the political and cultural center of the Asuka period (6th to 8th centuries). Its historical landscape is dotted with ancient Japanese ruins, burial mounds, stone structures, and ancient temples and shrines. The name "Asuka" appears in the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki, and is said to have been associated with the Soga clan.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kappa Bridge is a boardwalk-style suspension bridge typical of Kamikochi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and a tourist attraction spanning the Azusa River. Kamikochi is located within Chubu-Sangaku National Park, surrounded by the clear waters of the Azusa River, forests of conifers and broadleaf trees, and majestic mountain ranges such as the Hotaka mountain range and Mount Yakedake.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ghibli Park, located in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, is an outdoor theme park (exhibition complex) where visitors can experience the world of Studio Ghibli works. It is located within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (also known as Moricoro Park). The first phase will open in 2022, featuring Ghibli...

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Lake Kussharo is a caldera lake located in Teshikaga Town, Kawakami District, Hokkaido, and is part of Akan-Mashu National Park. The lake was formed when water accumulated in a large caldera created by volcanic activity, and its greatest attractions are its magnificent scenery and abundant nature. There is an island in the lake...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Wakimachi Udatsu Streetscape (Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture) is a well-preserved streetscape of merchant architecture from the Edo to Meiji periods, and its most distinctive feature is the rows of houses with fire-resistant walls and decorative small walls called "udatsu" on the roofs. Udatsu were originally used to prevent fires from spreading to neighboring houses...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kumamoto City Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a recreational facility for the public that combines a comprehensive zoo and botanical garden operated by Kumamoto City. It has been beloved by local residents and tourists for many years, and promotes understanding of nature through animal exhibits and conservation activities, as well as plant conservation and education.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Vantelin Dome Nagoya is an indoor dome stadium located in Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, and is known as the home stadium of the professional baseball team, the Chunichi Dragons. Since opening in 1997, it has hosted official baseball games, concerts, and other events...

Mount Hiko (Soeda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Hiko is a sacred mountain with an elevation of approximately 1,199 meters, located on the border between Soeda Town, Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture, and Oita Prefecture. It has long flourished as a center of Shugendo (mountain worship), attracting many temples, shrines, and monks as a place for mountain training and worship.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Inubo Station is a small local station located on the Choshi Electric Railway (commonly known as the Choshi Dentetsu) in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. Its location near the sea and retro station building and platform create a distinctive atmosphere, and it has long served as a gateway to the surrounding Cape Inubosaki and lighthouses.