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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Hachiman shrine located in Koto Ward, Tokyo. It has attracted local worshippers as the guardian deity of eastern Edo (present-day Tokyo). It is believed to have been founded in the early Edo period (around the 17th century) by local people who prayed for protection of fishing and wealth.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Oka Castle (Oka Castle Ruins and Oka Castle Ruins Park) is the remains of a mountain castle from the Middle Ages to the early modern period in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. Its abundant stone walls and mountaintop views are captivating. It was developed as a castle from the Sengoku to Edo periods, and even after its abandonment, the remains of its stone walls and enclosures remain in good condition. Composition...

[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Tokyo Disneyland is a theme park located within Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. It opened in April 1983. Since its opening as Asia's first Disney park, it has been loved by Japanese families and international tourists for many years.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Iwakuni Castle is a castle ruin and reconstructed castle tower located on Shiroyama (castle mountain = approximately 100m above sea level) in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is said to have originally been built by the Yoshikawa clan (including Yoshikawa Hiroie) in the early Edo period, but was abandoned in 1615 due to the One Castle per Province Order...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sounkyo is a scenic spot with deep valleys and cliffs in Kamikawa Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, and is one of the gateways to Daisetsuzan National Park. Formed by volcanic activity and years of stream erosion, the V-shaped gorge features a series of sheer rock walls hundreds of meters high...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ikema Ohashi Bridge is a bridge in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, connecting Ikema Island with Miyako Island itself. It spans approximately 1.4 kilometers over the beautiful emerald green waters, making it a popular spot for driving and photography. From 1980 to 1990...

Iga-ryu Ninja Museum (Iga City, Mie Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Iga-ryu Ninja Museum introduces the history and culture of Iga-ryu, one of Japan's leading ninja schools. Through actual ninja tools and historical documents developed in the Iga region, as well as a full-scale replica of a ninja house, visitors can learn about the practical aspects of ninja...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a private museum that showcases the creative work of Fujiko F. Fujio (real name: Fujimoto Hiroshi). It opened in 2011 in Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It features exhibits of original drawings and setting materials, including his masterpiece "Doraemon," as well as information on the artist's work...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Blue Cave is a sea cave located in Onna Village in central Okinawa Island. Its official name is an underwater spot near Cape Maeda. The sunlight that shines into the cave is reflected and refracted by the seawater, creating a mysterious blue light...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tobu World Square is a miniature theme park located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture (Kinugawa Onsen area). It brings together world-famous architecture and historical sites, recreated in elaborate scale models, and its greatest attraction is the opportunity for tourists to experience a virtual "round-the-world" trip.