概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 小岩井農場（こいわいのうじょう）は、岩手県雫石町にある日本有数の規模を誇る酪農・観光農場です。1891年（明治24年）に創設され、広大な牧草地と酪農技術を基礎に発展してきました。約数千ヘクタールに及ぶ農場は、放牧風景や...

概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 曽爾高原（そにこうげん）は、奈良県宇陀郡曽爾村にある草原地帯で、秋の「ススキ（芒）」が一面に広がる景観で全国的に知られています。緩やかな丘陵と草原が織りなす雄大な風景は、昔から地元の放牧や草地利用が続いた自然環境...

概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 種子島宇宙センター（JAXA 種子島宇宙センター、Tanegashima Space Center）は、鹿児島県種子島（西之表市）にある日本を代表するロケット発射施設です。海に面した地理的条件を活かし、人工衛星打ち上げやロケットの試験・整備...

概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 長崎新地中華街（長崎県長崎市 新地町周辺）は、長崎港に開かれた貿易の歴史と中国文化の影響を色濃く残す日本三大中華街の一つです。江戸〜明治期にかけての開港以来、華僑の居住地・商業地として発展し、現在では中華料理店や...

Hakone Gora Park (Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakone Gora Park is a Western-style urban park located in the Gora area of Hakone. While retaining the charm of a Western-style garden developed during the Taisho and Showa periods, it also features flower beds, fountains, and greenhouses reminiscent of French formal gardens. It offers a variety of seasonal...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Okinoshima (Okinoshima Town, Shimane Prefecture) is the central island of the Oki Islands (commonly known as Dogo) in the Sea of Japan, and is a base for remote island tourism, packed with natural scenery and history. Its cliffs and strangely shaped rocks, rias-style coves, and crystal-clear waters are created by volcanic activity and marine erosion...

Sumata Gorge Dream Suspension Bridge (Kawanehon Town, Shizuoka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sumata Gorge is a valley in Kawanehon Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is a popular tourist destination known for its natural scenery, interwoven with deep forests and clear streams. Among these, the Dream Suspension Bridge is a breathtaking sight, boasting a sparkling emerald-green stream and fresh greenery...

Usui Third Bridge (Megane Bridge) / Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Usui Third Bridge (commonly known as Megane Bridge) is a red brick arch bridge that was once used on the old Shinetsu Main Line (over Usui Pass). A representative example of civil engineering construction built during the Meiji period, its beautiful continuous brick arches...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Towada Art Center is a contemporary art center located in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, where exhibitions and exchanges connect local residents with domestic and international artists. Opened in the 2000s (please check the official website for the opening year), the museum has engaged with the local community through both permanent and special exhibitions.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The National Museum of Nature and Science, located in Ueno Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo, is Japan's leading comprehensive museum of natural history and science and technology. Its origins date back to the Meiji period, and it has long been collecting, researching, and exhibiting natural history specimens and scientific materials. Currently, it houses the Japan Pavilion (Main Building)...