## Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kanazawa Castle is a castle ruins and park located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. As the residence of the Kaga Domain (Maeda clan), it was the political center of Japan throughout the Edo period. It was renovated as a castle by Maeda Toshiie and others at the end of the Sengoku period, and has since undergone numerous fires and renovations.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Horai Bridge is a wooden pedestrian bridge spanning the Oi River in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is approximately 897 meters long and 2.7 meters wide. Built in 1879 (Meiji 12), it has since been deeply involved in the region's transportation and daily life. This long wooden bridge...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Zuiganji Temple is a representative Zen temple in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, an ancient temple deeply connected to the landscape of the port town of Matsushima. Legend has it that it was founded by Ennin (also known as Jikaku Daishi) during the Heian period, and later, under the patronage of Date Masamune, a feudal lord from the Sengoku to Edo periods, many of the temple's current buildings were...

Narusawa Ice Cave (Narusawa Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture) Overview Narusawa Ice Cave is one of the lava caves formed by lava flows from Mount Fuji, and is known as a tourist attraction in Narusawa Village. There are areas within the cave where ice remains year-round, allowing visitors to enjoy the cool air and natural ice formations even in summer.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakuto Shrine is a shrine located in the Hakuto district of Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, and is known for its connection to the Japanese myth "The White Rabbit of Inaba." The legend of the white rabbit, which appears in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters), tells of the wounded rabbit who was rescued by the great god Okuninushi...

Kanmon Strait (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, Attractions) The Kanmon Strait is a narrow strait separating Honshu (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) from Kyushu (Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture), and is an important sea route connecting the Sea of Japan with the Seto Inland Sea. In ancient times, it was the site of historical events such as the Battle of Dannoura during the Genpei War, and in modern times...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hama Rikyu Gardens is a feudal lord's garden in Tokyo's Chuo Ward that dates back to the Edo period. It is a strolling garden with a tidal inlet that abuts the outer walls of Edo Castle. Originally developed as a falconry ground and garden for the Tokugawa Shogunate, it became a detached palace for the Imperial family after the Meiji era...

Sapporo Dome (Toyohira Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sapporo Dome is a multi-purpose dome-shaped stadium completed in 2001 and located in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido. It became known both domestically and internationally as one of the venues for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and has hosted the J.League and Hokkaido Concert...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Rebun Island is a small island located in northern Hokkaido, northwest of Rishiri Island. It is known for its abundance of alpine plants, so much so that it is nicknamed the "Floating Island of Flowers." It has been a habitat for the Ainu people for over a thousand years, and fishing and kelp harvesting were thriving industries. Since the Showa era, it has become a tourist destination...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza (Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street) is a historic shopping street in the Kyu-Karuizawa area of Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture. The street retains the atmosphere of the "good old resort" of Karuizawa, which developed as a summer resort during the Meiji and Taisho periods, with Western-style buildings, long-established shops, and small, cozy shops.