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Shizutani School (Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Shizutani School is a feudal domain school from the Edo period located in Shizutani, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. It is known as one of Japan's oldest educational institutions for the common people. Established in the 17th century (Edo period) as part of the educational policy of the Ikeda clan, the lord of the Okayama domain, it taught the teachings of Confucius and Chinese classics to the children of samurai and common people. -
Mount Daisetsu (Kamikawa Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Daisetsu is a vast mountain range that stretches across central Hokkaido and is the core of Daisetsuzan National Park. The area of Kamikawa Town, Kamikawa District, includes the northern and middle slopes of Mount Daisetsu, and is home to deep valleys (such as Sounkyo), alpine flower fields, marshes, primeval forests, and fire... -
Omagari fireworks (Daisen City, Akita Prefecture).
Omagari Fireworks (Daisen City, Akita Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Omagari Fireworks (National Fireworks Competition) is one of Japan's leading fireworks displays, held annually in Daisen City (formerly Omagari Town), Akita Prefecture. Believed to have originated around 1910, the event has grown from a local festival into a national competition. It is held in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture (formerly Omagari Town), and is held annually in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. It is said to have originated around 1910 and has grown from a local festival into a national competition. -
Kadowaki Suspension Bridge (Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kadowaki Suspension Bridge is a tourist suspension bridge spanning Jogasaki Coast (Jogasaki) in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Perched on a cliff facing the Pacific Ocean, the bridge offers a close-up view of the dynamic scenery of the rugged reefs, azure sea, and splashing waves. -
Osezaki (Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture).
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Osezaki is a small cape jutting out into Suruga Bay in Nishiizu, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. At the base of the cape is the ancient Ose Shrine, a popular place for praying for safety at sea and the protection of the fishing industry. Because of its topography, the bay provides calm waves and clear water. -
Negishi Forest Park (Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Negishi Forest Park is a lush urban park located in Yokohama's Naka Ward. Originally part of the grounds of Negishi Racecourse, which dates back to the Meiji period, the park is characterized by its topography and historical remains, which retain the appearance of the racecourse. The expansive lawns and groves of trees intertwine... -
Lake Biwa Canal (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Lake Biwa Canal was a large-scale civil engineering project built during the Meiji period to channel water from Lake Biwa toward Kyoto. Developed in the late Meiji period (construction began in 1885 and completed in 1890), the canal was used for daily water needs, fire prevention, irrigation, as well as for shipping and hydroelectric power generation. -
Hananuki Valley (Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture).
Hananuki Valley (Hananuki Valley) / Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture - Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Hananuki Valley is a scenic spot featuring a mountain stream flowing through Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the deep valley surrounding it. The valley's beauty, created by its lush forests and clear streams, is captivating, and the scenery changes with the seasons, from the fresh greenery of spring, to escaping the heat of summer, to the colorful foliage of autumn... -
Momijidani Suspension Bridge (Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture)
Momijidani Suspension Bridge (Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Momijidani Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian-only suspension bridge spanning the valley of the Nasu Highlands, a tourist spot where you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons up close. From the bridge, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the stream flowing through the valley and the forest on the opposite bank, and it is especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves change color... -
Tenryukyo Gorge (Iida City, Nagano Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tenryukyo Gorge is a V-shaped gorge carved out by the Tenryu River, which flows through Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. Its sheer cliffs and rapids create a dynamic landscape, making it a scenic spot. The gorge is made up of granite and metamorphic rock, and erosion over many years has created unique rock faces and cliffs...
