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Ishigaki Yaima Village (Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ishigaki Yaima Village is a theme park-like facility that preserves and introduces the traditional lifestyle, architecture, and folk culture of the Yaeyama Islands. It features a collection of relocated and restored Yaeyama houses, as well as demonstrations of traditional crafts and folk songs and dances.

Sesoko Island (Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sesoko Island is a small, remote island located north of the Motobu Peninsula, connected to the main island by the Sesoko Bridge. Its crystal-clear waters facing the East China Sea, beautiful white-sand beaches, and nearly untouched coral reefs make it a popular destination for diving...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Osaka City Central Public Hall, located in Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka City, is a representative public building from the Taisho period. Its Neo-Renaissance-style exterior, combining red brick and granite, glass dome and stained glass, and beautiful woodcarvings and ornaments within, make it a building of great architectural beauty and historical value.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yuzuki Castle is a medieval castle site located in the Dogo (Dogo Park) area of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It was primarily the base of the Kono clan and is believed to have been built from the Kamakura period through the Nanboku-cho and Muromachi periods. Unlike early modern castles, which are primarily comprised of castle towers and stone walls,...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Chido Museum, located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a comprehensive museum dedicated to local history and culture. It houses and exhibits a wide range of historical materials from the feudal era of Tsuruoka (the Shonai region) to modern times, including weapons, paintings, calligraphy, ancient documents, everyday items, folk tools, and crafts.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kyoto Aquarium is an urban aquarium located within Umekoji Park in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It opened in 2012. In addition to exhibiting marine life from coastal waters such as the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea, the aquarium also focuses on Japan's freshwater ecosystems, including Lake Biwa and the rivers surrounding Kyoto. Located in the heart of the city...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Kokonoe Dream Suspension Bridge is a large pedestrian-only suspension bridge located in Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture. Completed and opened in 2006, it quickly attracted attention for its size and scenery spanning the valley. Its total length is approximately 390 meters, and its height from the bottom of the valley is approximately 173 meters, making it the largest suspension bridge in Japan.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Notojima Aquarium is a community-based aquarium located on Notojima Island in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Focusing on exhibits showcasing the abundant marine life of the Noto Peninsula, the aquarium offers a variety of programs that allow visitors to see, touch, and learn about the aquarium. As the aquarium has many indoor exhibits, it is ideal for rainy days.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Rakujuen is a park centered around a Japanese garden in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The land was once used as a residential area and a villa, but it has been preserved and maintained as a garden open to the public. It features a strolling pond, ancient trees, waterfalls, artificial hills, and bridges...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mukojima Hyakkaen is a Japanese garden in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, dating back to the Edo period. It is said to have been opened in the late Edo period by plant enthusiast Kiku Sahara for the purpose of observing and appreciating plants, and the garden trees and flowers from that time...