“Ushiku Chateau” in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a facility full of greenery with a memorial hall and museum on a vast site of approximately 60,000 square meters. The founder is Kamiya Denbee. In 1903, it prospered as the first brewery in Japan to produce wine for the first time, from grape cultivation to brewing and bottling. At its peak, 130,000 vines were planted, … [Read more...] about Ushiku Chateau (Facility of Winemaker), Ibaraki
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Yanesen (Downtown Area), Tokyo
"Yanesen" (Downtown Area of Tokyo) is a soothing tourist destination that makes you feel the downtown. It is a popular tourist spot where you can take a leisurely walk along the streets of an atmosphere that you can't imagine being in the center of Tokyo. The old Yanesen area, wherever you looked, was a place that had not been attacked during the war 70 years ago. To that end, … [Read more...] about Yanesen (Downtown Area), Tokyo
Church of the Light, Osaka
“Church of the Light” is a church in Ibaraki City, northern Osaka Prefecture. It is known for working by world famous Tadao Ando. "Tadao Ando" was born in Osaka in 1941 and is a world famous and popular architect. He studied architecture on his own, and started Tadao Ando Architectural Institute in 1969, after which he won various awards around the world. He has been a … [Read more...] about Church of the Light, Osaka
Observation Deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, a 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station, is an important place for Tokyo administration. People tend to think that it is a place where only businessmen are involved, but in fact it is also secretly popular as a tourist spot. There is an observatory on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office that anyone can enter … [Read more...] about Observation Deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, Tokyo
Okuoikojo Station (Train Station over the Lake), Shizuoka
"Okuoikojo Station" (Train Station over the Lake) of Oigawa Railway, which runs in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a beautiful secluded station that seems to float on the lake. It is a very rare railway line that operates SL for more than 300 days a year. The train that runs through the mountainous area called the Apt type runs ahead of Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway. “Okuoikojo … [Read more...] about Okuoikojo Station (Train Station over the Lake), Shizuoka
Farm Tomita, Hokkaido
Hills with gentle curves. The colorful flowers planted in strips are as bright as paints such as red and yellow centered on purple of lavender. And the background is forest green and blue sky. This is Furano in Hokkaido. Although there are a number of tourist spots in Japan with flowers, Furano's lavender field is one of the most famous spots for summer flowers. And when it … [Read more...] about Farm Tomita, Hokkaido
Sendai Pageant of Starlight, Miyagi
“Sendai Pageant of Starlight” is a winter tradition in Sendai. This Sendai Pageant of Starlight, which started in 1986 with the desire to “brighten winter Sendai” and “forest city to light city”, has been held through donations and support from many people. 160 zelkova trees on Jozenji Street are wrapped in beautiful shine. Sendai Pageant of Starlight is the most popular … [Read more...] about Sendai Pageant of Starlight, Miyagi
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 a major tourist spot in Osaka, where around 1 million tourists visit every year. Today, more than 60 years since its … [Read more...] about Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka
Kobe Port Tower, Hyogo
Kobe Port Tower was opened in 1963 for the reconstruction and development of Kobe Port. Built with the world's first pipe structure based on the concept of "unique design not seen in the world" and "being a symbol loved by Kobe citizens". It is also called “Steel Tower Beauty” because of its elegance and beauty, and it looks red in the daytime and lights up the city of Kobe … [Read more...] about Kobe Port Tower, Hyogo
Sapporo Snow Festival, Hokkaido
The beauty of light and snow in the white snow statue “Sapporo Snow Festival” is a big winter event that attracts many tourists not only from Japan but also from abroad. But in fact, you might be wondering what's so much fun to see the snow and what's attractive after all? In addition to enjoying the power and beauty of the so-called “Big Snow Statue,” the Sapporo Snow … [Read more...] about Sapporo Snow Festival, Hokkaido