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Overview (History, Features, and Appeal): The National Museum of Western Art, located in Ueno Park in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is Japan's leading national art museum specializing in Western art. The main building, designed by Le Corbusier and built in 1959, was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016 as part of Le Corbusier's architectural works. The architecture itself...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hirado Castle (Hirado City) is a historic structure built on a hill overlooking the city of Hirado Island. It served as the base of the Hirado Domain and Matsuura clan, and played a central role in politics and defense during the Edo period. Hirado was also known as a port town that traded with countries such as the Netherlands and Britain during the Edo period.

Lake Toya (Toyako Town, Hokkaido) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Toya is a caldera lake located in Toyako Town, Abuta District, southern Hokkaido, and its surrounding area is part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Formed inside a caldera caused by volcanic activity approximately 11,000 years ago, the lake has an almost circular surface and a central...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tanesashi Coast is a coastal landscape stretching across the southeastern part of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. It features a unique landscape of green grassland (natural lawn) facing the sea, rough shores, and rocky reefs. Since ancient times, the grasslands along the coast have been used for hay harvesting and grazing, resulting in...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ozegahara is a high-altitude marshland that stretches across the Oze region, including Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture, and boasts one of Japan's most beautiful natural landscapes. The landscape, interwoven with marshes and ponds formed during the post-glacial period, is rare, and the entire Oze region was designated Oze National Park in 2007.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sakura Castle Ruins Park is an urban park located in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, making use of the former castle ruins. During the Edo period, the site was the residence of the Sakura Domain, and remains of the castle, including moats and earthworks, remain. The park boasts spacious lawns, forests, and walking paths, and is a great place to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shima Spain Village (Parque España) is a Spanish-themed amusement park and resort facility located in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Opened in 1994, it features Spanish-style streets and architecture, authentic flamenco shows, and a variety of attractions, from family-friendly attractions to thrilling rides.

Heijo Palace Ruins (Nara City, Nara Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Heijo Palace Ruins are the remains of the central area of Heijo-kyo, the capital of Japan during the Nara period (710-794). Today, they have been developed into a vast historic park. The Daigokuden Hall, once the center of politics and rituals, is still standing...

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Sandanbeki is a sea cliff (a cliff formed by sea erosion) located in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Reaching heights of several dozen meters, its most notable feature is the dramatic landscape created by the sheer rock faces and rough waves. The cliffs, carved by the waves over many years, have caves and crevices...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Haguro is one of the Dewa Sanzan (Dewa Sanzan: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono) in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It has long been known as a sacred place for mountain worship and Shugendo (mountain asceticism). At the summit is the Sanjin Gosaiden (Sanjin-gosaiden), which enshrines the gods of the three mountains...