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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tokyo Racecourse (Fuchu City, Tokyo) is one of Japan's leading racecourses, managed by the Japan Racing Association (JRA), which manages Japan Central Horse Racing. With a long history and tradition, it has hosted major domestic races, including the Japanese Derby, the Autumn Tenno Sho, the Japan Cup, and the Yasuda Kinen.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Kanazawa Bunko is a collective name for a historical museum and library located in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It originated as a private school and library established by Hojo Sanetoki, a member of the Hojo clan, during the Kamakura period (late 13th century). Since the Middle Ages, it has served as a center of academic...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Bitchu Kokubunji Temple is one of the ancient provincial temples built for each province, and is located in what is now Soja City, Okayama Prefecture. The temple's origins date back to the Nara period (during the Tenpyo era, in 741, Emperor Shomu ordered the construction of provincial temples for each province).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takabocchi Plateau is a highland area in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, known as a viewing spot offering a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view. From the high ground, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Northern, Central, and Southern Alps, and on clear days, they can even see Mount Fuji and Matsumoto in the distance.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kaze no Garden is a garden in the Furano area of Hokkaido. It was designed and developed as a filming location for the TV drama "Kaze no Garden," which aired in 2008, and remains a tourist spot open to the public even after the show aired. The garden is built on the slope of a hill with the Tokachi Mountain Range in the background...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Former Nara Prison is a remnant of modern brick prison architecture built during the Meiji period. It is a valuable cultural asset that conveys the history of prison architecture and the prison system of that time. Its thick brick walls, arches, and radially arranged cells...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hotaka Shrine (also known as Hodakajinja) is an ancient shrine located in the center of Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, and has deep ties to mountain worship, which worships the Northern Alps (Hotaka Mountain Range). The main deity enshrined there is said to be Hotakaminomikoto, and since ancient times...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sakakibara Onsen is a hot spring resort located in the mountains of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Its tranquil atmosphere and long-established inns make it a popular hot spring resort. Surrounded by lush greenery and pure mountain streams, it's a popular spot for those seeking healing...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tsumekizaki is a small cape jutting out from the southwestern part of Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, offering a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. The contrast between the rugged reef and the blue ocean is beautiful, and the grasslands surrounding the cape are filled with seasonal flowers. Especially in winter, tens of thousands of flowers bloom...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Rusutsu Resort is a large, comprehensive resort located in Rusutsu Village, Hokkaido. It boasts a vast ski area, a summer amusement park, golf courses, hot springs, accommodations, restaurants, and more, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of leisure activities throughout the year. Especially in winter...