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Hakone Pirate Ship (Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, Attractions) The Hakone Pirate Ship is a sightseeing boat that tours Lake Ashi, featuring a unique hull reminiscent of a sailing ship. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Hakone Checkpoint from the Edo period and Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship, making it a popular choice for families, couples, and everyone in between.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toranomon Hills is one of the large-scale mixed-use development projects undertaken by Mori Building. It is an urban town integrating offices, commercial facilities, hotels, residences, and public spaces. Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, the core of the first phase, opened in 2014, and the surrounding area has continued to be redeveloped since then.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Koshikijima Islands (Kami-Koshikijima, Naka-Koshikijima, Shimo-Koshikijima, etc.) are an archipelago floating in the East China Sea west of Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Characterized by cliffs and unusual rock formations created by volcanic activity and marine erosion, as well as an intricate coastline, the entire island offers a dynamic landscape.

Patchwork Road (Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido) — Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Patchwork Road is a tourist route named after the colorful patchwork-like appearance of the farmland that spreads across the hilly region of Biei, Hokkaido. It is a historic spot where the farmland was developed after the war and where the...

Aokigahara Jukai (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aokigahara Jukai is a vast primeval forest stretching across the northwestern foot of Mount Fuji, also known as "Jukai" (Sea of Trees). The terrain formed on lava flows that occurred around 864 (the Jogan eruption), allowing cold air to escape through gaps in the lava.

Kotohiki Park (Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture) Kotohiki Park is a coastal park in Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture, and is a tourist attraction known especially for its "Kanei Tsuho Coin Sand Art." The park's charm lies in the harmonious blend of hills and coastline overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and the observation deck offers a panoramic view of the sand art and the ocean.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ningle Terrace is a walking spot featuring a series of small wooden cottages (handmade workshops and shops) nestled in the woods near the New Furano Prince Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido. Dozens of huts are scattered along the forest paths, each specializing in furniture, glass, ceramics, and more.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hachimanzaka is a typical slope in the Motomachi district of Hakodate, Hokkaido, and one of the tourist spots that symbolizes the Hakodate landscape. Located in a corner of Motomachi, where foreign settlements and exotic Western-style buildings lined the streets during the Meiji period, the slope descends steeply in a straight line to the sea...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takekoma Shrine is a beloved shrine in Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, and is the local guardian deity. It has long been a popular destination for locals, attracting many visitors for New Year's visits and various festivals. The tranquil appearance of the shrine building and approach, along with the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons, make it a popular place for worshippers and visitors alike.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Katsuoji Temple is a historic temple nestled in the mountains of Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture. It has long been worshipped as a temple that bestows "good luck in competitions." The temple grounds, spread among the lush greenery of the mountains, include the main hall, numerous stone steps and approach paths, a teahouse, and a garden. Special features...