Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, is a distinctive place where the sight of black-tailed gulls in flight overlaps with beliefs related t...

Aomori Nebuta Festival is a dynamic event that represents the spirit of summer in Japan. Massive illuminated nebuta floats and the energy of the crowd come t...

The Jomon lifestyle and ingenuity experienced at the Sannai-Maruyama Site go beyond a typical sightseeing visit. Located in Aomori, this archaeological site ...

Towada-Hachimantai National Park offers a rare spring phenomenon known as the “Hachimantai Dragon Eye.” It appears only during a limited period each year, ma...

Standing in the northern land of Aomori, Takayama Inari Shrine is known for its dreamlike scenery of vermilion torii gates stretching in succession. The view...

Hirosaki Castle is a well-known castle in Japan, with scenery that changes throughout the seasons. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage are especiall...

Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture is a unique place where walking allows a deep connection with nature. It offers more than scenic views, as the air and soun...

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

Have you ever felt like stepping away from the noise of the city and spending time surrounded by nature? If so, Lake Kussharo in eastern Hokkaido is a perfec...

Hokkaido’s spring arrives slightly later than in Honshu. By May, the landscape begins to fill with color, creating scenes where the land itself appears to bl...

Just 80 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen, the Echigo Yuzawa snow resort town welcomes travelers with scenic landscapes and relaxing hot springs. This scenic ...

Osaka Castle’s appeal is presented through key points such as its main tower and stone walls, organized in a clear way that helps you prepare before your vis...

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...

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

The calm waters of Hachiman-bori reflect the historic townscape of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture, symbolizing the charm of this former castle town. Built d...

Ikaho Onsen is a representative hot spring area in Gunma Prefecture, known for having two distinct spring sources, Kogane no Yu and Shirogane no Yu. You can ...

Otakamori is a low mountain on Miyatojima Island in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, known as “Sōkan,” one of the Four Views of Matsushima and a scenic ...

A quiet golden tunnel unfolds in autumn—at Manabi no Mori Promenade in Kakamigahara, Gifu, about 70 ginkgo trees welcome visitors. Stretching over 200 meters...

Hikone Castle stands proudly on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa, preserving its original Edo-period main keep, one of Japan’s National Treasures. In spring, che...

At the end of a quiet path lined with towering cedar trees, the Okusha shrine of Togakushi Jinja stands in serene majesty. Located in the mountainous northwe...