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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Monet's Pond (often referred to officially as "Nameless Pond") is a small spring-fed pond in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. The combination of the crystal clear spring water, the Nishikigoi carp swimming in it, and the colorful aquatic plants evokes the water lilies of French painter Claude Monet.

Mozu Kofun Group (Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Mozu Kofun Group is one of the large groups of ancient tombs built during the Kofun period (3rd to 7th centuries), when the Yamato government was established, and is concentrated around Sakai City. The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group will be registered as a World Heritage Site in 2023, attracting attention from both within Japan and overseas...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nezame-no-Toko is a scenic valley on the Kiso River (Kiso Urushibara River) in Agematsu Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture. The granite has been flattened by river erosion, creating a unique landscape of large and small rock formations, giving it the appearance of a "natural bedrock floor," hence the name.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Futarasan Shrine (Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture) is one of Nikko's most ancient shrines, deeply connected to mountain worship. According to legend, Shodo Shonin trained in Nikko in the 8th century and became a pilgrim to the god of Mount Nantai (also known as Mount Taro).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shosenkyo Gorge is a deep valley in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, known for its landscape of steep granite cliffs, oddly shaped rocks, and clear streams. Designated a national scenic spot, it has long been beloved by haiku poets and writers. It offers walking trails, observation decks, and a ropeway...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, located in Ueno Park (Taitō Ward, Tokyo), is a metropolitan art museum and cultural hub that hosts a wide range of programs, including domestic and international special exhibitions, traveling exhibitions, and exhibitions of contemporary and modern art. Being a public institution allows for a diverse range of programs and a wide audience...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Cup Noodles Museum (Yokohama) is a hands-on museum where visitors can learn about the achievements of Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant ramen, the history of instant ramen, and the spirit of invention ("creativity, ingenuity, and a spirit of challenge").

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Bungotakada Showa-no-Machi is a shopping district and tourist area with a Showa retro theme, located in the center of Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture. Volunteers from the community and the local government have preserved and utilized old storefront architecture to recreate the atmosphere of Showa-era streetscapes and lifestyles.

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Hozugawa Kudari is a sightseeing experience where you travel down the Hozugawa River (upper reaches of the Katsura River) in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, on a traditional Japanese boat. Set on a river that was once used as a means of transporting lumber and goods by raft or boat, this tour combines the natural beauty of the valley with the thrill of the rapids, the storytelling of the boatman, and the boatman's skill in maneuvering.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Osanbashi Pier (officially known as the Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal) is an iconic wharf facility in the Port of Yokohama. Its history as a wharf dates back to the Meiji period and it has served as a port of call for domestic and international passenger ships for many years. The current international passenger terminal was built on a large scale in the 2000s...