Izumo Oyashiro Shrine is known as "god of marriage" "Izumo Taisha Shrine" is the official name is "Izumo Oyashiro Shrine". According to "Kojiki" (Records of Ancient Matters) and "Nihonshoki" (Chronicles of Japan), "Okuninushi no Mikoto" (chief god of Izumo in southern Honshu Island, Japan, and the central character in the important cycle of myths set in That region) is said to … [Read more...] about Izumo Oyashiro Shrine (Izumo Taisha Shrine), Shimane
Sunshine Aquarium, Tokyo
An extraordinary space in the city filled with blue sky, green and water The popular spot "Sunshine Aquarium" is an aquarium in "Sunshine City" of Tokyo Ikebukuro. In the summer of 2017, the outdoor area "Marine Garden" has been renewed drastically, making it a more popular spot. It has been transformed into a healing space that makes you imagine a tropical resort, forgetting … [Read more...] about Sunshine Aquarium, Tokyo
Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
A festival with lots of performances influenced by Portugal, the Netherlands, China etc The Edo Shogunate of Japan closed the country to foreigners. In such circumstances, Nagasaki, a few contacts with overseas, was a city where its own culture developed. The exotic "Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival" will be famous, especially in the Nagasaki culture of such history. It is a festival … [Read more...] about Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
Japan's oldest museum "Tokyo National Museum" in Taito-ku, Tokyo is Japan's oldest museum aimed at collecting, storing and exhibiting cultural properties of Japan and the Orient. There are more than 110,000 collections including more than 80 national treasures and over 600 important cultural assets in the "Tokyo National Museum" consisting of 5 exhibition halls and museums. … [Read more...] about Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
Tsukuba Space Center (JAXA), Ibaraki
You can taste the astronaut feeling at the Tsukuba Space Center The Tsukuba Space Center in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture is a recommended facility for those who wish to go to space. Although it is not an easy time to visit sightseeing trips to space easily, you can taste the astronaut feeling at the Tsukuba Space Center. The Tsukuba Space Center is a very satisfying place for … [Read more...] about Tsukuba Space Center (JAXA), Ibaraki
Cave cafe, Okinawa
A part of the huge limestone cave has been renovated as a cafe Speaking of Okinawa's sightseeing spots, the blue and clear sea attracts attention, but surprisingly there are many places of interest in Okinawa about "caves". Especially, "Gyokusen-do Stalactite Cave" which is one of Japan's largest scale stalactite cave is known as the main spot for sightseeing in … [Read more...] about Cave cafe, Okinawa
Tokyo Skytree Tower, Tokyo
The glittering big city from "Tenbo deck" and "Tenbo corridor" It is the Tokyo Sky Tree in Asakusa that has become a representative tourist attraction of Tokyo. It is the highest radio wave tower in the world, rising to the Asakusa area full of downtown atmosphere, 634 meters in height. Since opening in 2012, it is crowded with a lot of tourists. Around the Sky Tree, "Tokyo … [Read more...] about Tokyo Skytree Tower, Tokyo
Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
One of five national treasure castles nationwide If you visit the Chubu district, you really want to go to Inuyama Castle, the oldest wooden castle tower in Japan. Also, in the castle town around the castle, the taste of the Edo period remains and attracts visitors. Inuyama Castle is one of five national treasure castles nationwide and is popular as Aichi's popular tourist … [Read more...] about Inuyama-jo Castle, Aichi
Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie
Pilgrimage Pathway of the River It crosses many rugged passes and walks silently along the mountain road where massed trees grow. If you are a Japanese, there are many people who hold such images in pilgrimage to Kumano. But Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes have another important face. Kumano River running like sewing mountains along Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. It was also … [Read more...] about Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie
Buddha Bellies Cooking School, Tokyo
Japanese food has been registered as UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage Speaking of Japanese foods that foreigners imagined, sushi and tempura were standard in the past, but recently the ramen shop expanded abroad, lunch boxes became popular, and Japanese food to eat on a daily basis was also familiar to foreigners. Amid the growing number of foreign visitors to Japan who … [Read more...] about Buddha Bellies Cooking School, Tokyo