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Ryukyu Mura (Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ryukyu Mura is a theme park-style facility that recreates and preserves Okinawa's traditional culture and lifestyle. Actual old houses (relocated from the Ryukyu period to the Showa period) have been relocated and restored, recreating red-tiled roofs, stone walls, and Okinawa's distinctive garden landscapes. Enjoy the sanshin and Ryukyu...

University of Tokyo (Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The University of Tokyo (commonly known as Todai) is a leading national university in Japan, founded in 1877. The Hongo Campus has been its central base since its founding. It is home to many historical buildings, including the Akamon Gate, a vestige of the Edo period, and the Yasuda Auditorium, an iconic piece of architecture from the Showa period.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Akashi Park is a vast urban park in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. At its center are the ruins of Akashi Castle, built during the Edo period, with the castle's stone walls, moat, and tower base still remaining. The park includes green spaces including the castle ruins, lawn plazas, playground equipment, sports facilities, and gardens, making it a popular spot for locals.

Minamisanriku Sansan Shopping Street (Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Minamisanriku Sansan Shopping Street is a commercial facility and tourist spot created with the aim of recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Local businesses affected by the disaster have come together to rebuild, and the area offers a wide selection of fresh local seafood and processed goods, restaurants, and souvenirs.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yugawara Plum Grove (located in Makuyama Park, Yugawara Town) is a plum grove that spreads across the southern slope of Mt. Makuyama, overlooking Sagami Bay. Every year from winter to spring, approximately 4,000 red and white plum trees bloom in unison. A plum festival called "Umenoen" is held locally, featuring food stalls...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hayama Marina (Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a yacht harbor with a resort-like atmosphere facing Sagami Bay. It is a base for local marine leisure activities, and is also popular as a spot where you can enjoy the coastal scenery and views of Mount Fuji. Yacht Club...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Umi-Shibaura Station (kana: Umi-Shibaura-eki) is a small unmanned JR station located in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on the Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line. Its distinctive features include direct views of the sea (Tokyo Bay) from the platform, and the proximity to private company sites (factories) as you exit the station's ticket gates.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Japan Mint (Kita-ku, Osaka City) is the site of the Osaka branch of the Japan Mint, which manufactures Japanese currency. The Japan Mint itself was established during the Meiji period and has been responsible for producing coins and issuing commemorative coins for many years. The Mint's grounds are home to a combination of sturdy modern architecture and a historic atmosphere.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Totsukawa Onsen (Totsukawa Village, Nara Prefecture) is a hot spring resort located in a deep valley in the Kii Mountains. Located in southern Nara Prefecture, Totsukawa Village is known for its picturesque scenery surrounded by mountainous nature and clear streams. It has long been a popular hot spring resort for locals, and each village has its own unique spring quality and therapeutic culture.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Soga Plum Grove is a plum grove that stretches across the Soga region of Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is one of the Kanto region's most famous plum blossom spots. Divided into three areas—Bessho, Nakagawara, and Haramachi—it's home to approximately 3,000 plum trees (the number may fluctuate from year to year). It has been protected by local people since ancient times...