Otakamori, located in Oku-Matsushima in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a scenic destination surrounded by nature, offering elevated views of t...

Shiroishi City in southern Miyagi Prefecture lies between Sendai and Fukushima and retains traces of its history as a castle town. At Shiroishi Castle, visit...

Oirase Gorge is a natural scenic area in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, where water flowing out of Lake Towada runs through the forest for about 14 kilometers. A...

The Metasequoia Tree-lined Avenue in Takashima, Shiga, is one of the signature scenic spots of the nature-rich Makino area northwest of Lake Biwa. About 500 ...

Manabi no Mori Promenade in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, is a ginkgo-lined walkway connected to the urban park known as Manabi no Mori. In autumn, about 70...

Abashiri in eastern Hokkaido is a region where drift ice reaches the Sea of Okhotsk in winter, creating a distinctive landscape of snow and sea. The Abashiri...

Dokko Pond, located on the Zao Chuo Kogen highlands in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a quiet pond surrounded by forest at an elevation of about 1,40...

Shima Onsen, located in Nakanojo in northwestern Gunma Prefecture, is a hot spring area surrounded by mountains and the Shima River. Traditional ryokan inns ...

Ozora Town in Hokkaido is home to Memanbetsu Airport and offers views of Okhotsk nature and rural landscapes. At Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, pink and whi...

Kyoto is home to numerous temples, shrines, and historic streetscapes, with many sightseeing destinations accessible by public transportation. At Fushimi Ina...

Planning an Osaka trip with only half a day free? Osaka Castle fits easily into a short sightseeing route. After viewing the city from the castle tower, walk...

The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival offers a way to understand a long-standing tradition shaped by powerful pulls and a distinct local culture. Many visitors take...

Otakamori, located in Oku-Matsushima in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a scenic destination surrounded by nature, offering elevated views of t...

Asahiyama Zoo transforms the experience of seeing animals into one of sensing them from the same perspective. Among its highlights, the underwater tunnel in ...

Shiga Prefecture’s Omihachiman City lies east of Lake Biwa, with historic streets associated with Omi merchants and traditional waterside scenery. Along Hach...

Ikaho Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Shibukawa City, Gunma. It can be reached from Tokyo by train in 3 hours, which is a relatively short travel tim...

Manabi no Mori Promenade in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, is a ginkgo-lined walkway connected to the urban park known as Manabi no Mori. In autumn, about 70...

Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture is located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa and is easily accessible by train from Osaka and Kyoto. At Hikone Castle, visito...

Togakushi, located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, is part of Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park and offers a peaceful highland setting surrounded by fo...

Minato Mirai in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of the city’s signature waterfront areas, where high-rise buildings and the harbor form a distinctive c...