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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Mount Kuju is one of the main peaks of the Kuju Mountain Range, located in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture (and straddling the town of Kokonoe). At an elevation of approximately 1,787 meters, it is part of Aso-Kuju National Park and is known for its grassy plateau landscape, sharp ridgelines, and seasonally changing vegetation.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kitayamazaki, located in Tanohata Village, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture, is one of the most scenic spots on the Sanriku Coast. Its sheer cliffs stretch for approximately 8 km, reaching heights of up to 200 meters above sea level in places. Erosion over many years...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments is a specialized museum that collects musical instruments from around the world. It was established to take advantage of Hamamatsu's historical background as a "town of musical instruments." The museum's collection includes everything from Western instruments to Asian and African folk instruments, keyboard instruments, and automatic musical instruments.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Funai Castle is a castle ruin located in the center of Oita City, and is a popular place of relaxation for local residents. It originated as the castle ruins that served as the base of the Otomo clan (including Otomo Sorin) during the Sengoku period, and was developed into a castle town during the Edo period. Since the Meiji Restoration, many...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Biei Hills (Biei Town, Hokkaido) is a tourist attraction known for its patchwork landscape of farmland and individual trees scattered across gentle hills. Originally a rural landscape dominated by dairy farming and field crops, it gained attention as a tourist attraction from the 1970s to the 1990s.

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) The Neodani Fault is a fault exposed in the Neo area of Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture. It is famous for the surface displacement caused by the Nobi earthquake (commonly known as the Nobi earthquake) in 1891. The fault displacement remains clearly visible on the surface, and the crustal deformation caused by the earthquake...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Naruto German House is an exhibition facility located in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, showcasing the history and culture of maritime relations and exchanges between Naruto and Germany. The building's exterior and exhibits incorporate European-style architectural design, and it features a permanent exhibition of historical documents, photo panels, and replicas.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Hyonosen is a 1,510m-high mountain located in Shiso City, Hyōgo Prefecture (and straddling the border with Tottori Prefecture), and is known as one of the highest peaks in Hyogo Prefecture. Mount Hyonosen is part of Hyonosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park...

Aso Cuddly Dominion (Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aso Cuddly Dominion is an animal-themed theme park located in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Its spacious grounds allow visitors to observe and interact with a wide variety of animals up close, especially capybaras and rabbits.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Oita Prefectural Art Museum (OPAM) is one of the cultural centers established by Oita Prefecture. It collects, preserves, and exhibits artworks from within and outside the prefecture, and is responsible for promoting and educating on local culture. Featuring modern architecture and spacious exhibition spaces, the museum hosts permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, and workshops...