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Naruto, a city famous for its whirlpools, is where nature’s power meets human creativity, inviting visitors to explore art, history, and spiritual heritage.
Overview Naruto City (Tokushima Prefecture) is a remarkable destination where natural power meets cultural depth. The whirlpools of the Naruto Strait, created by one of the world’s three greatest tidal currents, showcase a dramatic spect... -
Kitakyushu – Gateway to Kyushu’s Industrial Heritage, Scenic Landscapes, and Hidden Treasures – A City Where Tradition Meets Innovation and Nature Embraces History
Overview Located at the northern tip of Kyushu, Kitakyushu is a city where history, industry, and nature come together in harmony. Known as the birthplace of Nippon Steel Corp., the city rose to prominence in the early 20th century as Ja... -
The world-renowned home of Shogun Ieyasu
Overview The city of Shizuoka, located between Tokyo and Nagoya, is easily accessible by bullet train, the Shinkansen, with a travel time of just 60 minutes. Its mild climate allows visitors to enjoy its historical sites and wonderful sc... -
Shigaraki, a town famous for its pottery, is a land rich in history, blessed with soil and forests
Overview Shigaraki (Koka City, Shiga Prefecture) is a region with a long history. It was the location of Japan’s capital for a time in the 8th century, before Kyoto. Today, it is a world-famous pottery town. Shigaraki ware is famous for ... -
Hita, a city of water and mountains, where you can enjoy hot springs, gourmet food, traditions, nature, and everything else!
Overview Hita is located in the western part of Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, surrounded by mountains and famous for its forestry industry. It is about an hour and a half from Hakata by bus or the Yufuin limited express train. Hita has been a... -
Spend a liberating day in the tea fields of Wazuka, an original Japanese landscape
Overview Wazuka-town and Kasagi-town in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture are introduced as places to visit. You can avoid crowds and enjoy Japanese culture at a leisurely pace. This area has long been an important region connecting ... -
Iga, the home of the NINJA. Walking the streets of comfortable little Kyoto
Overview Iga City, Mie Prefecture, is introduced as a place to visit where you can avoid the crowds and enjoy Japanese culture leisurely. This city, adjacent to Kyoto and Nara, has long flourished as a transportation hub. It is also know... -
Just a short distance from Kyoto. Hikone is the town of the once-in-a-lifetime tea ceremony
Overview Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture is first introduced as a place to visit where you can avoid the crowds and enjoy Japanese culture leisurely. It is conveniently located between Nagoya and Kyoto on the Shinkansen bullet train from...
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