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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Asukadera Temple is an ancient temple located in Asuka Village, Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, and is one of the most important temples in the history of Japanese Buddhism. According to legend, it was founded by Soga no Umako between the end of the 6th century and the 7th century, and was originally called Hokoji Temple.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tanukikoji Shopping Street is a covered arcade shopping street in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, a historic commercial area dating back to the Meiji era. Stretching east to west for approximately 900m to 1km, it is made up of blocks 1-chome to 7-chome, and is home to restaurants, souvenir shops, clothing stores, and more.

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Akame Shijuhachitaki (48 Waterfalls) is a series of valleys and waterfalls located in Akame Town, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. The name "48 Waterfalls" symbolizes the large number of waterfalls. The area is home to a variety of large and small waterfalls and pools carved into the rocks by clear streams, moss-covered rock faces, and lush greenery.

Mount Tanigawa (Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Tanigawa (1,977m above sea level) is located on the border between Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture, and Niigata Prefecture, and is one of the most representative mountains of the Joetsu border. It is characterized by steep rock faces, deep valleys, and scenery that changes with the seasons, making it particularly...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Daibosatsu is a mountain located in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, with an elevation of approximately 2,057 meters. It is the main peak of the Daibosatsu mountain range. Part of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, it is characterized by its gentle ridgeline and excellent views. Since ancient times, there has been a mountain pass (Daibosatsu Pass) connecting Koshu (Kai) and Chichibu.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Usa Jingu Shrine, located in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, is the head shrine of Japan's leading Hachiman shrines. Legend has it that it was founded in the 8th century (Wado-Yoro era), and enshrines three main deities: Emperor Ojin (Hachiman), Himegami, and Emperor Chuai. Since ancient times, the shrine has served as a hub for the Imperial Court and samurai...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tashirojima (Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture) is a small island known nationwide as "Cat Island." Its population is small, and the local community has long been centered around fishing. Many pet and community cats live freely on the island, and cats have become the island's symbol.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Daikanyama is a fashionable neighborhood in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, where a quiet residential area coexists with a unique commercial area. One theory is that the name comes from the fact that the area was home to a magistrate's residence during the Edo period, and after the war, it gradually developed into an upscale residential area and cultural district...

Kiritappu Wetland (Hamanaka Town, Akkeshi District, Hokkaido) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kiritappu Wetland is a coastal marshland stretching across Hamanaka Town in eastern Hokkaido, and is one of Japan's most representative marshes. Its unique topography, interwoven with the sea and hills, allows for a diverse range of wetland plant communities and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (commonly known as Tocho) is a large government building that houses Tokyo's administrative agencies and is a symbol of Shinjuku Subcenter. Designed by the master of modern architecture, Kenzo Tange, it was completed in the early 1990s. Its two main towers (the First Main Building and the Second Main Building) are approximately 243 meters high.