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  • Whale Museum (Taiji Town, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Taiji Whale Museum (Taiji, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture) is a specialized museum showcasing the ecology and culture of whales, based on Taiji's long history of whaling and cetaceans. Through whale skeletal specimens, stuffed specimens, life-size models, and large dioramas, visitors can get a sense of the size of whales...
  • Okehazama Battlefield (Midori Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)

    Okehazama Battlefield (Midori Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, Attractions) The Okehazama Battlefield is a historic site that marks the site of the Battle of Okehazama (1560), a major turning point in the Sengoku period. Known as the site where Oda Nobunaga surprised and defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto, the site marked the beginning of the power structure of the Sengoku daimyo, who ruled the country and had their own castle...
  • Kongofukuji Temple (Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kongofukuji Temple is the 38th temple of the 88 sacred places of Shikoku, located near Cape Ashizuri in Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture. According to legend, Kukai (Kobo Daishi) practiced asceticism here, deepening his faith in the sacred place. It is a wooden structure...
  • Mogami River Boat Ride (Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Mogami River Boat Trip (Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture) is a traditional sightseeing boat ride that allows you to enjoy the scenery of Yamagata's most famous river, the Mogami River, up close. During the Edo period, the Mogami River was a major artery for transporting goods. The experience of traveling down the Mogami River on a traditional boat allows you to experience both natural beauty and history at the same time. Matsuo...
  • Hanazono Shrine (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hanazono Shrine is a historic shrine located in Shinjuku 5-chome, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. Despite its central location in Shinjuku, it is a beloved spot for local residents. It is said to have been founded around the Edo period, and has been rebuilt and maintained despite war damage and urbanization.
  • Rokkozaki Lighthouse (Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Rokugozaki Lighthouse stands on a cape in Suzu City, at the northernmost tip of the Noto Peninsula. Known for its panoramic views of the rugged Sea of Japan and the vast horizon, the lighthouse's surroundings offer a magnificent panorama and stunning sunrise and sunset views.
  • Harunire Terrace (Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Harunire Terrace is a stroll-style commercial complex located in Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture, adjacent to Hoshinoya Karuizawa and Karuizawa Forest. The site is filled with trees such as Japanese elm and white birch, and the wooden buildings lined along the stream create a tranquil atmosphere. There is also a cafe...
  • Kudaka Island (Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kudaka Island is a small island located off the coast of Nanjo City in the southern part of Okinawa's main island. It is known as the "Island of the Gods," deeply connected to the creation myths of the Ryukyu Kingdom and ancient Ryukyu beliefs. Since ancient times, the island has been a place of rituals and departures, and there are shrines and prayer halls on the island...
  • Kamiiso Torii (Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture)

    Kamiiso no Torii (Oarai Isosaki Shrine, Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kamiiso no Torii (Kamiiso no Torii) is a torii gate standing on the seashore of Oarai Isosaki Shrine in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. Built on a rock above the sea, it offers a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean, and its sunrise views are particularly captivating, attracting visitors from both within Japan and abroad.
  • Kodomo no Kuni (Aoba Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

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