Lake Motosuko (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Motosuko is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and is located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. Formed by the volcanic activity and topographical changes of Mount Fuji, it boasts a crystal clear blue surface and a magnificent view of Mount Fuji from the lakeside.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nagasakibana is a cape (a cape jutting out into the sea) at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Known for its magnificent ocean views and, on clear days, the breathtaking view of Mount Kaimon (also known as Mount Satsuma Fuji) on the opposite shore, it is a popular tourist spot among locals.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hida Folk Village is an outdoor folk museum located on the outskirts of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Houses, farmhouses, storehouses, and shrines from the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods, all relocated from various parts of the Hida region, are arranged across a wide hilly area, showcasing the traditional lifestyle of a traditional Japanese home.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal): The MOA Museum of Art is located on a hill in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is known for its location overlooking Sagami Bay and its collection centered on Eastern and Japanese art. It was founded by Mokichi Okada (or related organizations) as part of a cultural promotion initiative, and is dedicated to the preservation and study of art.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Jojakkoji Temple is located on a small hill in Saga (Arashiyama area) in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. A relatively small and tranquil temple that has been beloved by the local community since its founding, it features moss-covered stone steps and a grounds surrounded by trees, a three-story pagoda, and a magnificent view from the front of the main hall.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hatoma Island is a small inhabited island in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, belonging to Taketomi Town. With only a small, small settlement, the island's charm lies in its traditional, rustic scenery and abundant natural beauty. The island's traditional folk song, "Hatomabushi," is a Yaeyama...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kubota Castle (Kubota Castle Ruins) was a castle located in the center of present-day Akita City. During the Edo period, it was developed as the residence of the Akita Domain (Satake clan). The center of the castle is now Senshu Park, and the remains of the moat, stone walls, and main and secondary enclosures remain...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Dutch Slope is a stone-paved slope in the Higashiyamate and Minamiyamate districts of Nagasaki City, and is a representative scenic spot of the exotic cityscape. During the Edo period, foreigners (especially Dutch merchants and Westerners) who lived in Nagasaki through Dejima settled in this area, and so the area became known as "Oranzaka.".

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Daiozaki Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located at Daiozaki Cape in Daio Town, Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Located at the tip of a cape facing the Pacific Ocean, the Kumano Sea, and the Kii Channel, it has long played an important role as a key point for maritime traffic.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Obi Castle (Obi Castle Ruins) is the collective name for the castle ruins and castle town in the Obi district of Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. From the Middle Ages through the Edo period, it was the political and cultural center of the Obi domain. Even after the castle itself was abandoned, the castle town, stone walls, and samurai residences remain in good condition. Especially in the Edo period...