Overview of Shirakawa-go Shirakawa-go is a picturesque village located in the mountainous region of northern Gifu Prefecture. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, it is renowned for its traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These steeply pitched thatched roofs are … Read More
Japanese people take off their shoes at the entrance and enter the house, and live barefoot or slippers in the house. In the world, very few countries live without shoes. Why do Japanese people take off their shoes and go … Read More
The national stadium, which will be the main venue, was rebuilt for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. This stadium was designed by architect Kengo Kuma.Ingenuity using natural energy and various building techniques are adopted for the appearance that makes … Read More
Ishikawa Prefecture, where the castle town still remains and you can experience the old days of Japan.It is one of the most popular prefectures among Japanese people because it has abundant hot spring towns and faces the Sea of Japan, … Read More
The longest suspension bridge in the world with a total length of 3,911m that connects Honshu and Awaji Island.Here are some sightseeing spots where you can fully enjoy the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (明石海峡大橋). The world’s longest suspension bridge “Akashi Kaikyo … Read More
Speaking of popular sightseeing spots in Osaka, Osaka Castle is a popular spot.In this article, we will introduce not only the history of Osaka Castle and its owner, but also highlights of sightseeing. Osaka Castle is a must-see spot for … Read More
Do you know Kihoku Uwaba Park?Kihoku is a town on the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture, but it is a scenic spot that has been chosen many times in the past as the “starry sky in Japan”.This time I would … Read More
Kakunodate is called “Michinoku Little Kyoto” in the castle town that flourished in the Edo period. Many ancient buildings such as samurai residences still exist in a compact area with a radius of about 2 km, and it is a … Read More
Maruoka Castle (丸岡城) is located in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture.The castle was built in 1576. This Maruoka Castle was originally built as a preparation for Ikko Ikki.Ikko Ikki is a resistance movement against the power of those days, which was … Read More