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  • Oigawa Railway steam locomotive train (Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Oigawa Railway's steam locomotive train is a tourist steam locomotive that departs and arrives in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Its roots lie in the railway originally laid for industrial and forestry transport along the Oigawa River. Today, preserved coal-fired steam locomotives run as tourist trains.
  • Samukawa Shrine (Samukawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture)

    Samukawa Shrine (Samukawa Town, Koza District, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Samukawa Shrine has long been a place of worship as the Ichinomiya shrine of Sagami Province, and is known nationwide for its protection from evil and misfortune. The main deities enshrined are said to be Samukawahiko-no-mikoto and Samukawahime-no-mikoto, who ward off misfortunes related to directions and orientations...
  • Mishima Skywalk (Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mishima Skywalk is a pedestrian-only suspension bridge in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, known as one of the longest in Japan (approximately 400 meters in length). Since its opening in 2015, the bridge has offered views of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the Hakone mountain range, as well as the beautiful valley surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Kamado Shrine (Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kamado Shrine is a shrine located in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a mountain worship shrine deeply connected to Mount Homan, which towers behind it. It is said that the shrine has attracted local faith since ancient times, and is particularly known for its lovemaking (finding a good match).
  • Tenguyama (Otaru, Hokkaido)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Tengu is a mountain located in Otaru, Hokkaido, at an elevation of approximately 532 meters. It has long been a popular observation spot offering panoramic views of the city, Otaru Port, and Ishikari Bay. The mountain's name comes from the legend of Tengu, and it is a local landmark. The summit can be reached via the Tengu Mountain Ropeway...
  • Mitsui Memorial Museum (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

    Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Mitsui Memorial Museum is a private art museum showcasing art and crafts collected over many years by the Mitsui family (Mitsui Group). Located in the historic commercial district of Nihonbashi and Kyobashi, the museum features a wide range of classic art, including paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, swords, Noh masks, and tea ceremony utensils.
  • Chichibu Muse Park (Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chichibu Muse Park is a vast urban park in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is a recreational zone that combines nature, sports, and cultural activities. It features well-maintained lawns, flower beds that change with the seasons, walking and cycling trails, sports facilities, and an outdoor stage.
  • Kuroshima (Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kuroshima is a small remote island belonging to Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture. Surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and white sandy beaches, its greatest appeal lies in the laid-back island lifestyle. Traditional island life remains, and the island's main industries were once agriculture and livestock farming, but now...
  • Universal Studios Japan (Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Universal Studios Japan (commonly known as USJ) is a theme park located in Konohana Ward, Osaka City, which opened in March 2001. It is an entertainment center featuring attractions and shows themed around movies and characters.
  • Kawagoe Castle (Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kawagoe Castle is a historic site and tourist spot centered around the castle ruins in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. From the Sengoku period through the Edo period, Kawagoe served as a strategic location in Musashi Province, becoming a castle town and a hub for roads, and Kawagoe Castle was developed as the headquarters of the Kawagoe Domain. Presently...
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  • Mount Hiko (Soeda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture)

  • Inubo Station (Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture)

  • Notsuke Peninsula (Betsukai Town, Notsuke District, Hokkaido)

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