Oya History Museum: A Vast Underground World — Exploring a Real Stone Quarry
The moment you step underground, many visitors fall silent.Before you stretches an immense space that feels al […]
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Ashikaga Flower Park: Wisteria in Spring, Illuminations in Winter — A Flower Park That Changes with the Seasons
Ashikaga Flower Park is a flower-themed park located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture.In spring, the park […]
Ashikaga Gakko（Ashikaga School） — Japan’s Oldest Surviving School Site: A Quiet Walk Through Gardens and Historic Buildings
Ashikaga Gakko is located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is widely known as the oldest surviving fo […]
Utsunomiya Station: A Convenient Base for Visiting Nikko, Oya, and Ashikaga
Utsunomiya Station is located about 50 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen.While the city is widely known for its […]
Risshaku-ji (Yamadera): A Temple of Silence and Scenic Beauty Beyond 1,000 Stone Steps
Risshaku-ji (Yamadera), located in Yamagata Prefecture, is not just another temple.Here, climbing more than 1, […]
Yamagata Station
Yamagata Station is a major terminal station and the main gateway for exploring Yamagata Prefecture. The area […]
Shinmai: Japan’s Seasonal Rice at Its Best in Autumn
Have you ever tried Japanese rice? In Japan, rice is an essential part of everyday meals. Japanese people grow […]
Rikuzentakata
Rikuzentakata was one of the areas severely affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. Tod […]
Nyuto Onsen: A Quiet Hot Spring Escape Away from the Tourist Crowds
Nestled deep in the mountains of Tazawako in Akita Prefecture,Nyuto Onsen is a historic hot spring area that h […]
Tatehana Ganpeki Asaichi (Tatehana Pier Morning Market): A Wild, Local Market That Awakens at Dawn
Tatehana Ganpeki Asaichi (Tatehana Pier Morning Market) is one of the largest morning markets in Japan, held e […]