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Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Shinjuku Suehirotei is one of Tokyo's traditional yose (vaudeville theaters), a venue where you can enjoy a daily rotation of yose performances, including rakugo, manzai, storytelling, and other entertainment. A long-established establishment rooted in the local community, it continues the tradition of yose culture that emerged during the Taisho and Showa periods...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Northern Culture Museum is a historical and folklore museum located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. It preserves and displays the mansions of wealthy farmers and merchants, as well as a vast Japanese garden. Built between the Meiji and Taisho periods, the museum features a large main house, a row house gate, and a storehouse...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kita-Senju is a major terminal station area in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. It once served as a key point on the Nikko Kaido road and water transportation, known as "Senju-shuku." Currently, it is served by the JR Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and Tobu Skytree Line.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nagahama Railway Square is a railway-themed museum facility located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. It features exhibits of old station buildings and actual trains that tell the history of railways from the Meiji to Taisho periods, as well as railway-related materials and models, making it a popular destination for a wide range of visitors, from train enthusiasts to families.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Fujiidera Temple is an ancient temple located in Fujiidera City, Osaka Prefecture, that has long been a place of worship. Legend has it that the temple was founded in ancient times, and its principal image is said to be the Eleven-Faced Kannon. The principal image is kept secret, and is only displayed during limited periods, so it is only available to special visitors.

Misasa Onsen (Misasa Town, Tohaku District, Tottori Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Misasa Onsen is a historic hot spring resort located in Misasa Town, Tohaku District, Tottori Prefecture. It has long been popular as a therapeutic hot spring resort, and its hot spring town is characterized by its natural surroundings. The water contains trace amounts of radioactive material (radon, a radioactive substance)...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aoyama Cemetery is a large public cemetery located in Tokyo's Minato Ward. It is a historic cemetery established during the Meiji period. Despite being located in the heart of the city, it boasts spacious green spaces and a tranquil stone-paved approach to the cemetery. It is also known for being home to the graves of many prominent figures from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Busena Marine Park is an underwater tourist facility located at Cape Busena in Nago City, in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Its greatest attraction is the opportunity to observe the beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish up close. It also features an underwater observation tower where you can enjoy the underwater scenery without having to enter the water, a glass-bottom boat, and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Ezuko is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Kumamoto City (a group of wetlands and bodies of water including rivers and springs), located in the eastern part of the city. Originally formed from lowland water bodies formed by the flow of the Shirakawa River and underground water, it has become a rich aquatic environment thanks to its connection to springs and rivers.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nijigen no Mori is an outdoor theme park located in Awaji City (Awaji Island), Hyogo Prefecture. It offers interactive attractions based on popular intellectual property (IP) from anime, manga, special effects, and other genres. It was established in the 2010s as part of a tourism promotion initiative on Awaji Island.