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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park (official name: Hanahaku Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi) is a vast urban park located in Tsurumi Ward, Osaka City. It was developed as one of the venues for the 1990 International Garden and Greenery Exposition (Hana no Banpaku/Hanahaku), and the park utilizes the site...

Udo Shrine (Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Udo Shrine is a unique shrine with its main hall housed in a sea cavern carved into the cliffs of the Nichinan Coast. In ancient times, it was worshipped as a god of protection of the sea, safe voyages, safe childbirth, and matchmaking. The main deity is the Udo-jingu...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Awa Odori Kaikan (Awa Odori Kaikan), located in the center of Tokushima City, is a facility where you can learn about and experience the culture of Awa Odori. In addition to learning about the history of Awa Odori and the mechanics of the dance and music through exhibits, there is also a performance stage, an experience corner, a souvenir shop, a video corner, and more...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Nokogiri is a mountain located in Kyonan Town, Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, with an elevation of approximately 329 meters. As its name suggests, the mountain is characterized by its sawtooth-like rock surface. It has long been used as a quarry, and the carved cliffs and quarry marks create a unique landscape.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nikko Cedar Avenue is a cedar-lined avenue that runs through Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is said to have originated in the Edo period when trees were planted along the road to Nikko Toshogu Shrine and other destinations. The avenue is lined with large trees, some hundreds of years old, stretching for approximately 30-37 km and containing over 10,000 trees.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Moerenuma Park is a vast, comprehensive park located in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, known for its overall design by American sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi. The area around Moerenuma, which was originally reclaimed land and reclaimed land, has been redeveloped...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ikaho Onsen is an ancient hot spring resort located in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, characterized by its stone steps and two types of spring water. Its origins as a hot spring resort date back to ancient times, and it has long been popular as a therapeutic hot spring resort. Since the Edo period, a district of inns and pilgrimage routes have been developed. The hot spring town...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Cape Chikyu is a scenic spot on the Pacific coast of Muroran, Hokkaido. Its name comes from the image of a vast expanse of ocean so vast it makes the Earth appear round. Its greatest attraction is the view of the endless ocean and horizon beyond the cliffs...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yutoku Inari Shrine is one of the most representative Inari shrines in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture. Founded in the Edo period, it has attracted worshippers as the guardian deity of the Saga domain and the local commerce, industry, and fishing industries. The vermilion-lacquered shrine buildings line the mountainside, creating a beautiful landscape...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sado Island (Sado City, Niigata Prefecture), located on the Sea of Japan coast of Honshu, is the sixth largest island in Japan. It is a tourist destination blessed with abundant nature and a unique culture and history. From the Middle Ages to the Edo period, the island prospered through gold and silver mining, and the Sado Gold Mine in particular became an important resource for the Edo Shogunate. Also...