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Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (commonly known as Moricoro Park) is a commemorative park built on the site of the 2005 World Expo, Aichi Prefecture. Located in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, it is a park that reflects the theme of the Expo, "Coexistence with Nature.". -
Former British Consulate in Shimonoseki (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Former British Consulate in Shimonoseki is one of the remaining Western-style buildings overlooking the Kanmon Strait in Shimonoseki City. It is a historic site that conveys the history of the country's opening and trade from the Meiji to Taisho periods, as well as European-style architecture. It has a history of functioning as a foreign diplomatic mission and was a hub for diplomacy and trade in Shimonoseki at the time. -
Kuzuryu Shrine (Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Kuzuryu Shrine (Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kuzuryu Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to the nine-headed dragon (Kuzuryu) of Lake Ashi in Hakone, and has a deep connection with Hakone Shrine. Worshipped as the guardian deity of Lake Ashi and a god of water, it has long been believed to bring safety to fishing and water transport, and bountiful harvests... -
Mikurigaike Onsen (Tateyama Town, Nakaniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mikurigaike Onsen is a mountain hot spring and accommodation facility located in the Murodo area, high in the Tateyama mountain range. Located near Mikurigaike Pond, a central tourist destination on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, its greatest feature is that you can bathe while enjoying the magnificent view of the Alps... -
Kanazawa Station Drum Gate (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Kanazawa Station Tsuzumimon Gate is an iconic gate towering over the west exit of JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Completed in 2005 along with the station building renovation, it features a bold design based on the traditional Japanese drum (taiko). Large pillars on both sides support the drums... -
Tamana Onsen (Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tamana Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. With a long history, it has been beloved by local residents, and its charm lies in the quiet hot spring town, set against the backdrop of a castle town and rural landscape. The hot spring water is soft to the touch and is said to be "non-irritating to the skin.". -
Yokohama Doll Museum (Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Yokohama Doll Museum is a museum specializing in the collection, preservation, and exhibition of dolls from Japan and abroad. The museum's diverse collection includes Japanese Hina dolls, local dolls, and dress-up dolls, as well as traditional dolls and teddy bears from around the world, and is showcased in both permanent and special exhibits. Children's... -
Hana no Miyako Park (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hana no Miyako Park is a park located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy flowers and nature. With excellent views of Mt. Fuji, the park features expansive flower fields, lawn areas, and walking trails, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery of flowers blooming throughout the seasons and Mt. Fuji at the same time. -
Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture (Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture is a facility that comprehensively introduces Nagasaki's history and diverse cultural exchanges. It covers a wide range of topics, from European and Asian exchanges through Dejima during the isolation period, trade with Western countries, the adoption of Christian culture, the opening of the country and modernization from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era, and postwar reconstruction and urban transformation... -
Kikai Island (Kikai Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kikaijima is one of the Amami Islands, located in Kikai Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture. Its distinctive topography, formed by the uplift of coral reefs, is a draw, boasting a unique landscape created by the white coral land and reefs, and crystal-clear waters. Since ancient times, it has been a major producer of sugar (sugar cane) and...
