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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hanamiyama is a small hill in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, known as one of the city's most famous flower viewing spots. Originally a privately owned orchard and garden, it was gradually developed into a popular tourist spot for locals. From early spring to spring,...

Houou Sanzan (Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Houou Sanzan (Houou Sanzan) is a mountain range located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and primarily refers to the three peaks of Mt. Kannon, Mt. Yakushi, and Mt. Jizo. Also known as the Hakuho Sanzan, they are known for their granite ridges and distinctive rocky peaks (especially the "Obelis" of Mt. Jizo).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Inawashiro, centered around Inawashiro Town in Fukushima Prefecture, is the fourth largest lake in Japan (with an area of approximately 103 km²). Formed by volcanic activity and changes in the surrounding terrain, it is particularly famous for its mirror-like reflection of Mount Bandai towering behind it.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kameido Tenjin Shrine, located in Tokyo's Koto Ward, is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane (Tenjin), the god of learning. Since the Edo period, it has been a beloved shrine of local faith. The grounds boast an arched bridge (curved bridge), a pond, and seasonal plum blossoms (2...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yoro Valley is a valley area in Otaki Town, Isumi District, Chiba Prefecture. It is a tourist destination where you can enjoy clear streams, steep rock formations, and natural scenery that changes with the seasons. This valley has long been beloved by locals and is particularly known as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves, which turn a beautiful color in the fall.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Akasaka Palace State Guest House (official name: Akasaka Palace State Guest House) is Japan's international reception facility located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and is the official state guesthouse for welcoming foreign dignitaries. It features a neo-baroque exterior reminiscent of a Western palace and an extravagant interior, complete with gold leaf...

Kikuchi Valley (Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kikuchi Valley, located in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a natural scenic spot with a beautiful landscape of clear mountain streams, large and small waterfalls, and deep forests. Characterized by topography created by volcanic activity and years of erosion, and featuring crystal-clear water, it has been a popular destination since ancient times...

Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Suntory Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's first full-scale malt whisky distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the "father of whisky." Located on the border between Osaka and Kyoto, it enjoys a favorable climate and water quality...

Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands is a botanical garden that protects and exhibits mainly wetland plants that spread across the Hakone plateau. Taking advantage of Hakone's natural environment, the garden features marshes, small ridges, and boardwalks, allowing visitors to see wetland plants in their natural, seasonal appearance.

Tsubaki Okami Shrine (Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tsubaki Okami Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, where many people visit to pray for blessings such as clear roads, traffic safety, and protection from disasters. It has long had a quiet shrine grounds with a mountain forest as its backdrop, and as the shrine's name suggests...