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  National Ainu Museum

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

  1983 Views

  The museum's mission is "to promote proper understanding and awareness of Ainu history and culture in Japan and elsewhere out of respect for the dignity of the indigenous Ainu people"

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  Togakushi Shrine

  Posted in: Chubu, Nagano

  1982 Views

  Located at the base of the mystic Mount Togakushi where the god of water Kuzuryu (or nine-headed dragon) is said to live, Togakushi Shrine has been appreciated as a sacred place since its founding around 2,000 years ago. Absorb the spiritual energy of the shrine blessed with abundant nature.

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  Okayama Korakuen

  Posted in: Chugoku, Okayama

  1976 Views

  Korakuen is a garden created by a daimyo (feudal lord) that represents the Edo period. It is designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.

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  Moegi-no-Mura Village

  Posted in: Kanto, Yamanashi

  1972 Views

  For anyone looking for a relaxing time in the great outdoors, the perfect place is Moegi-no-Mura Village in Kiyosato Plateau, expanding at the southern foothills of the picturesque Yatsugatake Mountains. In the village are a hotel with an authentic bar, restaurants serving all types of specialties such as curry and craft beer, as well as shops offering handmade goods and workshops. In addition, the village is famous for the ballet performance in the beautiful natural environment in the...

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  Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival

  Posted in: Tohoku, Fukushima

  1972 Views

  On the first Saturday, Sunday and Monday of October every year, Nihonmatsu Shrine’s annual festival is held, which has a tradition of more than 350 years. The main attraction is the 3,000 brightly glowing red paper lanterns. On the eve of the festival, seven large floats called Taikodai are gathered from neighboring towns, and a ceremony is held to light the sacred flame of Nihonmatsu Shrine to the red paper lanterns. The 11-meter tall Taikodai are each decorated with 300 lanterns, and they...

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  Historic Sekigahara Battlefield

  Posted in: Chubu, Gifu

  1971 Views

  The Sekigahara Battlefield became a pivotal setting in Japanese history on September 15, 1600, when the Eastern Army led by Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Western Army led by Ishida Mitsunari battled for political power following the demise of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Today, various historic sites related to the monumental battle still remain in the town of Sekigahara, including nine government-designated historical sites.

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  Otaru Canal

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

  1950 Views

  Otaru is famous as a city chosen by many people when traveling to Hokkaido, Japan, not only for its nostalgic and romantic beauty, but also famous for its named canal. With a length of more than 1,100m located along the coast, from the Otaru Canal, visitors can see the fanciful street lit by candles, take a boat on the canal, walk under the red brick houses.../p>

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  Asahiyama Zoo

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Center of Hokkaido

  1949 Views

  Asahiyama Zoo, located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, is a popular sightseeing spot and surrounded by many interesting places. At the closest, there is Asahiyama Yuki-no-Mura, where you can enjoy Hokkaido specialty foods such as ramen and “Genghis Kan” mutton hotpot. At Asahiyama Zoo, you can see penguins, seals, polar bears, hippos, and other animals, and observe their natural behavior in the exhibits.

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  Fushimi Inari Taisha

  Posted in: Kyoto, Kansai

  1948 Views

  Fushimi Inari Taisha is found in Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is a highly popular shrine in Kyoto with a long history. The shrine is also open at night, allowing you to visit at any hour of the day. The shrine features thousands of torii gates, fox statues placed in various locations, an awe-inspiring main shrine building, and other highlights. Many people visit this shrine to pray for divine favors and acquire an amulet or other charms.

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  Ryujin Suspension Bridge

  Posted in: Kanto, Ibaraki

  1944 Views

  One of the longest pedestrian bridges in Japan, Ryujin Suspension Bridge is a V-shaped, 375-meter-long suspension bridge that stretches over the beautiful Ryujin Lake in the Okukuji Prefectural Natural Park in Ibaraki Prefecture. While you may cringe at the terrifying height of 100 meters from the ground, the view from the bridge is super, including the mountain ranges of Yamizo and Abukuma in the distance and the village of Suifu below. Especially thrilling is looking down at the Ryujin Dam...

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  Hachijojima Island Freesia Festival

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

  1936 Views

  The Hachijojima Island Freesia Festival is a spring festival held every year from late March to early April in Hachijojima, a tropical island accessible from Haneda Airport in approximately 55 minutes. At the Hakkeisan Freesia Field near Hachijojima Airport, around 350,000 freesias of various colors bloom brilliantly against the backdrop of Hachijo-Fuji mountain. Numerous events that can only be experienced on the island are held during the festival period.

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  Lake Toya

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

  1931 Views

  The lake is a crater north of Mount Usu, and is the largest and best quality hot spring resort in Hokkaido.

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