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A giant lion’s head rising above a quiet neighborhood—this is the Shishiden of Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka. Known as a popular Japanese symbol of victory an...

Nestled quietly in the mountains of Minoh, Osaka, Katsuo-ji Temple is a popular Japanese temple known as the “Temple of Victory.” Thousands of red daruma dol...

A sea of clouds spreading across the quiet mountains of Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, makes Onyudani a scenic spot famous for its blend of autumn foliage...

A quiet rural landscape frames a straight road lined with 500 metasequoia trees. Known as “Metasequoia Avenue” in Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefectu...

A quiet hillside overlooking Lake Biwa, “Biwako Hakodateyama” is a popular Japanese resort that welcomes visitors with a variety of landscapes—from seasonal ...

Tomogashima is a group of lush islands off the coast of Wakayama City, where traces of wartime fortifications and lighthouses coexist with forested hiking tr...

Nestled in the quiet mountains of Nara, Hasedera Temple is a destination where seasonal flowers and nationally treasured cultural assets harmonize. The Eleve...

The quiet streams of Mitarai Valley and the ancient traditions of Shugendō are alive in Tenkawa Village, Nara. This destination welcomes visitors with both n...

Standing on the shores of Lake Biwa, Nagahama Castle is known as the first castle ruled by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. From its reconstructed keep, visitors can view...

Kobe’s central Nankinmachi, known as one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, welcomes travelers with exotic streetscapes and a wide variety of food. Walking t...