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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Imabari Castle is located in the center of Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, and is known as a "sea castle" facing the Seto Inland Sea. It is said to have been built in the early 17th century by Todo Takatora, a master castle builder, and his team...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Amakashi Hill is a gently sloping hill in Asuka Village, Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, and is a representative scenic spot in the ancient Asuka region. During the Asuka period (6th to 8th centuries), this area was home to government offices and the residences of powerful families, and is surrounded by stonework, ancient tombs, and ancient temples...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Historical Village of Hokkaido is an open-air museum that recreates and preserves the lifestyles, industries, and townscapes of Hokkaido from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. Approximately 60 buildings (farms, merchants, fire stations, schools, town halls, etc.) relocated and restored from all over Hokkaido are spread across the vast grounds, recreating the atmosphere of an actual town.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tsuwano (Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture) is a small castle town nestled in the mountains of the San'in region. Known as the "Little Kyoto of San'in," it is a charming tourist destination. From the Middle Ages through the Edo period, it flourished as the castle town of the Tsuwano Domain, boasting white-walled streets, samurai residences, and carp swimming in the moats (irrigation channels).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Minato no Mieru Oka Park is an observation park located in the Yamate district of Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Located in a historic area lined with foreign settlements and Western-style buildings from the Meiji to Taisho periods, the park offers views of Yokohama Port, the Minato Mirai district, and the Bay Bridge from the top of the hill.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Akashi Municipal Astronomical Science Museum is a municipal astronomy and science exhibition facility located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Its purpose is to convey knowledge about astronomy, time, and the Earth in an easy-to-understand manner through planetarium projections, special celestial exhibits, and telescope observation events.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Cape Hedo is a cape in Kunigami Village, located at the northern tip of Okinawa's main island, and is known as the island's northernmost scenic spot. Its greatest attraction is the magnificent scenery created by the cliffs and the deep blue East China Sea, and it is surrounded by the rich subtropical nature known as Yanbaru. History...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Asakusa Hanayashiki is a small, retro amusement park located in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo. It is said to have begun as a flower garden at the end of the Edo period and is now beloved as "Japan's oldest amusement park." Its location near Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street makes it a great place to stop by in between sightseeing...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Utonai (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido) is a brackish water lake and wetland in southern Hokkaido, known as an important stopover and wintering site for migratory birds. The surrounding wetlands and reed beds support rich biodiversity, and many waterfowl and wild birds can be observed throughout the seasons. Local residents and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Amanoiwato Shrine, located in Takachiho Town, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a shrine connected to the legend of Amaterasu Omikami hiding in the Heavenly Rock Cave, as described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Since ancient times, it has been a sacred place dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami...