Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hijiori Onsen is a historic hot spring resort located in Okura Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture. The atmosphere of an old hot spring town that flourished as a therapeutic spa remains, and its greatest appeal lies in the strong local lifestyle and culture, as seen in events such as the "morning market." Many of the inns maintain a natural hot spring water supply...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Motonosumi Shrine (official name: Motonosumi Inari Shrine) is a small Inari shrine located along the coast in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Its stunning location with steep cliffs behind it and the Sea of Japan stretching out before you, as well as the bright red torii gates (123 in all) lining the approach to the shrine...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sano Yakuyoke Daishi is a temple (commonly known as Sano Daishi) in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, known for its belief in warding off evil spirits. It has long been beloved by locals. Many worshippers come to receive prayers for warding off evil spirits in their unlucky years, and the temple sees large crowds during New Year's visits, Setsubun, and other peak times for prayers to ward off evil spirits.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nishiki Market (Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) is a 400-meter-long shopping street affectionately known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." It is a famous food spot with a history of about 400 years. It offers a wide selection of fresh seafood, Kyoto vegetables, pickles, dried goods, tofu, yuba (bean curd skin), fish paste, dashi (soup stock), bonito flakes, Japanese sweets, and Kyoto oban (traditional Japanese food).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chikubushima is a small island in the northern part of Lake Biwa, located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. It has long been an object of worship and is known as a sacred site that retains strong traces of Shinto-Buddhist syncretism. The island is home to the Tendai sect's Hogonji Temple and Tsukubushima...

Takeda Shrine (Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takeda Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the Sengoku period daimyo Takeda Shingen (1521–1573) and is located on the site of Tsutsujigasaki Castle in the center of Kofu City. Tsutsujigasaki Castle was the residence of the Takeda clan, and even today its earthworks, dry moats, and other structures remain...

[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Yoro Falls (Yoro Town, Yoro District, Gifu Prefecture) is one of Japan's most famous waterfalls, known for its stunning drop and the stunning scenery of the waterfall surrounded by greenery. The name comes from the legend of "Nurturing Old Age (Yoro)," and it is said that a spring associated with a story of filial piety became the source of rejuvenating water...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kasama Inari Shrine is one of the most representative Inari shrines in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and has long been a place of worship for the local community. The main deity enshrined here is Ukanomitama-no-Kami, a deity associated with Inari, who is said to bring prosperity to business, bountiful harvests, and safety for the home.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery was founded by Masataka Taketsuru, known as the father of whiskey making, and is located on the coast of Yoichi Town, Hokkaido. Founded in 1934 (Showa 9), the distillery adapted traditional whiskey production methods learned in Scotland to the Japanese climate...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Cape Muroto is a cape in eastern Kochi Prefecture, jutting out from the southeastern tip of Muroto City. Its majestic scenery, including rugged sea cliffs, oddly shaped rocks, and a wide horizon, is a defining feature. Known since ancient times as a key navigation point, the entire cape is known as "Muroto..." for its precious marine topography and geological features.