Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Nakanoshima Library (Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library) is a historic public library located in Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka City. Built between the Meiji and Taisho periods, the library features a stately red brick and granite exterior, a high-ceiling reading room, and wooden bookshelves, all of which are characteristic of classical library architecture.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Sendai Tanabata Festival is one of the Tohoku region's most famous summer festivals, held annually in early August (generally August 6th-8th) in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Its origins date back to the Edo period, when it was based on events held by the Sendai domain and the customs of the common people. The large-scale street decorations seen today...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kehi Shrine is an ancient shrine in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, that has long been worshipped as the local guardian deity. Its founding dates back to ancient times and its name is even mentioned in the Engishiki (Chronicles of the Engishiki), where it is particularly revered as the guardian deity of maritime traffic safety, shipping, and fishing.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Furumine Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Furuminegahara, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, with a long history linked to mountain worship. Since ancient times, it has been worshipped as a place of prayer for the subjugation of the Emishi and the protection of the mountains, and is beloved as the guardian deity of the region.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Okuboji Temple is the 88th temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Located in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture, it is known as the temple of "Kechigan (the end of a pilgrimage)." For many years, it has been visited by many pilgrims as the final stop on the pilgrimage, and is often the most popular place to write down your prayers in your prayer book.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Tarumae is an active volcano located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, with an elevation of approximately 1,041 meters. Its distinctive shape, with its outer rim and central crater cone (lava dome), allows you to occasionally smell steam and sulfur from its fumaroles. From the observation deck overlooking Lake Shikotsu...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Kitadake is a 3,193m-high mountain located in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is the second highest free-standing peak in Japan after Mount Fuji. As the main peak of the Southern Alps (Southern Alps National Park), it is known for its rugged ridgelines, vast alpine belt, and abundant alpine flora.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Iwamura Castle is a mountain castle site located in Ena City (formerly Iwamura Town), Gifu Prefecture. Built on a mountaintop overlooking the castle town, it is known for its "mountain castle landscape that blends seamlessly with the castle town." The castle's origins date back to the Middle Ages, and the foundations of its current layout and stone walls were laid during the Sengoku period...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Teshima Art Museum is a contemporary art facility located on the island of Teshima in the Seto Inland Sea. Known for its spatial works, which were jointly created by artist Rei Naito and architect Ryuei Nishizawa (known as a member of SANAA), the museum was opened in 2010.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Matsushiro Castle is a castle ruin located in the Matsushiro district of Nagano City. It dates back to the Sengoku period and served as the center of the Matsushiro domain, ruled by the Sanada clan, during the Edo period. It was also known as Kaizu Castle in the past. The castle tower no longer remains...