kaminoko pond

Kaminoko-ike Pond

A liquid sapphire set deep in a Hokkaido forest On the edge of Lake Mashu near the town of Kiyosato in eastern Hokkaido is a…

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Ueno Farm

Ueno Farm

Explore beautiful flowering gardens at Ueno Farm Ueno Farm, located in Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and flower enthusiasts. This English-style…

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Shinmei Fireworks Extravaganza in Ichikawa Misato

Shinmei Fireworks Festival

Fireworks that tell a story at one of Yamanashi’s biggest pyrotechnics show The Shinmei Fireworks Festival, held on August 7 in Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi Prefecture, is…

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Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

East meets West in exquisite style at the Old Public Hall of Hakodate. This stunning architectural gem is a prime example of the European influence…

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Matsumae Clan Mansion Reconstruction

Matsumae Clan Mansion

History Matsumae is a small town located in the Matsumae District, Hokkaido, japan. The town has a rich history that dates back to the Edo…

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Shingen Bomichi Trail

Shingen Bomichi Trail

Hike the Shingen Bomichi, one of the most visited trails in Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture, located in the Chubu region of japan, is known for…

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Lake Kuttara

Lake Kuttara

Enjoy the natural beauty of one of japan‘s clearest lakes – Lake Kuttara. Located in the caldera of a volcano within Shikotsu Toya National Park,…

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Okunoshima

Rabbit Island (Okunoshima)

An island of cute animals with a dark history Located off the coast of Hiroshima, Okunoshima is famous for its large population of rabbits. Many…

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Yoichi Space Museum

Yoichi Space Museum

A museum dedicated to japan‘s first NASA astronaut, space technology, and the mysteries of space Yoichi is the hometown of Mamoru Mohri, a scientist and…

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Misogi-jinja Shrine

Misogi Shrine

A shrine that conveys the traditional Japanese Shinto Misogi Shrine is a sacred place located on the Kobuchisawa Plateau, nestled at the southern foot of…

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Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Cultural treasures from home and abroad The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art is a renowned institution that showcases a diverse collection of paintings, glasswork, and…

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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum CARETTA

Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta

A town and an unusual museum dedicated to loggerhead sea turtles The town of Minami on the island of Shikoku is famous for the loggerhead…

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