Every year in February in Misoku-cho Rokugo, Akita Prefecture, the "Rokugo no Kamakura Festival", with its history and tradition, takes place. "Rokugo no Kamakura", which is designated as a national … [Read More...] about Rokugo no Takeuchi (Bamboo Fight Festival of Rokugo), Akita
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Munakata Taisha Shrine, Fukuoka
Munakata, located in the northern part of Kyushu, has been an area where many exchanges have been linked since ancient times as the gateway between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. The shrine “Munakata Taisha”, which is positioned as the center of the shrine, … [Read More...] about Munakata Taisha Shrine, Fukuoka
Sapporo Beer Museum, Hokkaido
"Sapporo Garden Park" located about 2 kilometers east from JR Sapporo Station and about 7 minutes by bus service is a facility that used the site of “SAPPORO BEER” Sapporo Plant closed in 2003. It was developed in the city as "to protect historical buildings … [Read More...] about Sapporo Beer Museum, Hokkaido
TOEI Kyoto Studio Park (Uzumasa Eigamura), Kyoto
"TOEI Kyoto Studio Park" was born in 1975 as a theme park where you can experience the world of historical drama through open sets, events, attractions and film tours. If you are going to Kyoto, you will want to visit "TOEI Kyoto Studio Park". The various … [Read More...] about TOEI Kyoto Studio Park (Uzumasa Eigamura), Kyoto
Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka
Speaking of sightseeing in Osaka, Osaka Castle and Dotonbori represented by "Kuidaore dolls" are famous, but Tsutenkaku Tower is also a symbol of Osaka tourism. Tsutenkaku, located in the center of the Shinsekai area with a Showa retro atmosphere, is actually … [Read More...] about Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
Many tourists from all over the world are visiting Peace Park in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture as a place to convey the fear of nuclear weapons. There are many places that appeal for the preciousness of peace, including the Peace Prayer Statue and the … [Read More...] about Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri Festival, Tokyo
The Fukagawa Hachiman Festival is held in August and is counted as one of the three major Edo festivals. The charm of the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival can be described as the “throwing water” in the alias “Mikoshi Togyo” (a Shinto ritual where a mikoshi … [Read More...] about Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri Festival, Tokyo
Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, Kyoto
"Ninen-zaka Slope" (Also called Ninei-zaka Slope) in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto is part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and is a gentle cobblestone slope following "Sannen-zaka Slope" (Also called Sannei-zaka Slope). On both sides of the road, there are … [Read More...] about Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, Kyoto
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Gorgeous and precise art work Speaking of Nikko in Tochigi, "Nikko Toshogu" comes to mind first. In fact, there are other historical shrines and temples such as Nikko Futarasan Shrine and Nikko Sanrinnoji Temple. Together, these three were registered as World … [Read More...] about Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Tochigi
Inabe Shrine Ageuma Shinji (Shinto ritual of leading a horse), Mie
"Tado Festival", a strange festival to be held in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. "Yabusame Shinto Ritual" and "Ageuma Shinto Ritual" are the bustling events representing Tado Festival. Hundreds of thousands of spectators visit every year. It takes place on May 4 and … [Read More...] about Inabe Shrine Ageuma Shinji (Shinto ritual of leading a horse), Mie