Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tennoji Zoo is an urban zoo located in Tennoji Ward, Osaka City, within Tennoji Park. Opened in the Taisho era, it is a historic facility that has long been beloved by local residents. The zoo is divided into multiple zones, allowing visitors to observe animals while experiencing the changing seasons, even in the city.

Katsunuma Grape Hill (Katsunuma Town, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Katsunuma Grape Hill is a facility dedicated to wine and grape culture in Katsunuma Town, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Katsunuma is a leading wine-producing region in Japan (the home of Koshu Wine) and has long been a center of wine cultivation and brewing, and Grape Hill is a...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street (Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street) is an arcade-style shopping street that stretches from north to south through Kita Ward, Osaka City, stretching approximately 2.6 km in length and considered one of the longest in Japan. The street stretches from Tenjinbashisuji 1-chome to 6-chome, and is lined with approximately 600 individual shops, restaurants, and specialty stores.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Yachiyoza is a historic wooden theater located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Built in 1910 (Meiji 43), it features an exterior that blends Japanese and Western styles, and an interior space that retains the warmth of wood. It has been preserved and restored as a theater building that conveys the popular culture of the Taisho and Showa periods, and is currently...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sengakuji Temple is a Rinzai Zen (Soto Zen) temple located in Takanawa, Minato Ward, Tokyo. It is known as a historic site connected to the famous Edo period incident known as the "Ako Roshi (Chushingura)." It is the site of the events surrounding Asano Takumi-no-kami (Asanonori) and the Ako domain samurai (commonly known as the Forty Ronin) who died for him.

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine (Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, and is one of the Kumano Sanzan (Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi Taisha). Since ancient times, it has been the center of Kumano faith and has attracted people's reverence.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Makishi Public Market is a public market located near Kokusai Street in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, and serves as a kitchen for local residents. Established shortly after the war, it offers a wide selection of local ingredients and traditional Okinawan foods, and has become popular with both Naha residents and tourists alike.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shinnyodo (official name: Shinsho Gokurakuji) is a Tendai Buddhist temple located at the foot of Higashiyama in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. Its origins are said to date back to the Heian period, and it has fostered faith and culture throughout its long history. The temple grounds, nestled among the tranquil mountains, combine ruggedness with serenity...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kinpusenji Temple is an ancient temple located in Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture. It has long been a center of worship for the Shugendo sect. Legend has it that it is associated with En no Gyoja, and the temple is closely linked to mountain worship...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Oishirin is a natural scenic spot located in Kunigami Village in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. It is a spot where you can enjoy the Yanbaru subtropical forest and unique rock landscape. The area is home to strangely shaped rock formations and caves created by erosion of limestone over many years, as well as a woven landscape of subtropical evergreen broadleaf trees.