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Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Kabushima is a small island located in Samemachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. It is connected to the mainland by a short embankment, which can be reached by foot. It is most famous as a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls (a type of seagull), with thousands of them gathering on the island in the spring to nest and...

Lake Ikeda (Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Ikeda is a caldera lake located in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is one of the deepest and largest lakes in Kyushu. Believed to have been formed by volcanic activity, the scenery created by the surrounding mountains and the tranquil waters is captivating throughout the year. Its maximum depth is approximately 2...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aoi Aso Shrine is a historic shrine located in the center of Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It has long been revered as the local guardian deity and is said to have had close ties with the Sagara clan, a powerful local clan. The shrine building is a beautiful wooden structure...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal): The National Noh Theatre, located in Sendagaya, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, is a specialized theater for Noh and Kyogen performances. It was established with the aim of preserving, promoting, and presenting Noh. Opened in the 1980s, it is managed and operated by the Japan Arts Council, an independent administrative institution. It faithfully recreates the traditional elements of Noh...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Hibiya Park (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) is one of Japan's oldest modern Western-style parks, having opened in 1903 (Meiji 36). Developed on land that was once the coast and reclaimed land, it features a Western-style layout, ponds, fountains, flower beds, and tree-lined paths.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Oze is a highland lake (a lake surrounded by marshes) located in Oze National Park, Katashina Village, Gunma Prefecture. The Oze area is known for its unique high-altitude marsh, Ozegahara, and its landscaped boardwalks. Lake Oze offers a breathtaking view of the tranquil lake, surrounding marshes, and the towering mountains (Hiuchigahara) in the distance.

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Uzu no Michi (Whirlpool Path) is a promenade-style observation facility located on the Onaruto Bridge in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. The promenade, which is approximately 450 meters long and 45 meters above sea level, is built on the side of the bridge and offers a view of the large whirlpools that form in the Naruto Strait.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Cape Zanpa is a cape on the west coast of Yomitan Village in central Okinawa Island. It is a tourist attraction known for its white lighthouse, sheer cliffs, and the expansive East China Sea. The Cape Zanpa Lighthouse stands at the tip of the cape, creating a symbolic landscape of Okinawa. Since ancient times, it has been a popular spot for sailors...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aizu Sazaedo (official name: Entsu Sanso-do) is a wooden building from the late Edo period located in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. Built in 1796 (Kansei 8), it is called "Sazaedo" because of its unique appearance resembling a conch shell (turban shell).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Beppu Tower is a landmark observation tower in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and a tourist spot offering panoramic views of Beppu City and Beppu Bay. Developed as a symbol of the city after the period of rapid economic growth, it has been popular for promoting local tourism and for its nighttime illuminations. Its height...