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Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street (Taito Ward, Tokyo) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street is a traditional shopping street in the Yanaka district of Taito Ward, Tokyo, and is a tourist spot that retains a strong Showa-era downtown atmosphere. Lined with shops that have supported the local community since the postwar reconstruction period, the shopping street stretches for approximately 100 meters...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Rinku Premium Outlets is a large outlet mall located in Rinku Town, a waterfront area in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture. Located adjacent to Kansai International Airport, it offers easy access for international tourists and airport users.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Motomachi Park is a park with a historic atmosphere located in the Motomachi district of Hakodate City, Hokkaido. Located on a hill in the Motomachi area, which was formed after Hakodate opened its port during the Meiji period and saw a concentration of foreign settlements and Western-style architecture, the park offers captivating views of the cityscape and Hakodate Bay. The park's...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yomiuri Land is a large-scale amusement park located in Inagi City (Tama area), Tokyo, which opened in 1964. Operated by the Yomiuri Group, it offers a wide range of attractions, from family-friendly attractions to thrilling roller coasters and the large seasonal pool "Pool...".

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakata Station, located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is one of the largest terminal stations in Kyushu and serves as the gateway to the region. Since its opening in 1889 (Meiji period), it has undergone several renovations and expansions to become what it is today. In particular, a large-scale redevelopment project in 2011 saw the establishment of the JR...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Rokko Music Box Museum, located on Mount Rokko (Kobe City), is a museum specializing in the exhibition of music boxes and automatic musical instruments. From classic hand-cranked instruments to large automatic organs and mechanical music boxes, the museum displays a valuable collection from around the world.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Tsubakuro is one of the most iconic mountains in the Northern Alps, located in Azumino City (formerly Hotaka Town), Nagano Prefecture. At 2,763 meters above sea level, it is characterized by its white granite ridges and the spectacular views to the east, particularly the sills of Mount Yari and the Hotaka mountain range, as seen from the vicinity of Enzanso Lodge.

Shiroishi Castle (Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shiroishi Castle is located in the center of Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, and is a tourist spot that preserves its historical landscape integrated with the castle town. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, and from the Sengoku to Edo periods it was associated with various powers in Oshu and the Sendai domain, and during the Edo period it was the domain of the Katakura clan...

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza (Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is a large-scale outlet mall located at the entrance to the naturally rich Karuizawa. Its outdoor store layout makes the most of the resort's scenery, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing seasons...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Meijiza is a long-established theater in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, founded in the Meiji era. It is known for hosting a wide range of performances, including Kabuki, Shinpa (modern theater), musicals, revues, and period dramas. Over the years...