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Japan’s New World Heritage Sannai Maruyama Historical Site

October 12, 2024 / Aomori Prefecture, Museums/Galleries, National Historic Site, Tōhoku Region, World Heritage

While the world was panicking about the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, in March 2021, Aomori Prefecture proudly welcomed another world heritage title. The Sannai Maruyama Special Historical Site (三内丸山遺跡) that completely overturned the understanding of the Jōmon civilization was registered as a part of Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan (北海道・北東北の縄文遺跡群) as a World Heritage.

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Kinasa – A Village Filled with Myths and Amazing Nature

June 4, 2025 / 100 Landscapes of Japan, Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture

If you are looking for a stunning place to visit in Japan that hasn’t been commercialized and has an abundance of nature, consider dropping by Kinasa in Nagano Prefecture! The quaint village is just around an hour away by bus from the city center of Nagano. It is also adjacent to both Togakushi and Hakuba,

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Okususobana Valley – One of the Most Stunning Places in Nagano

October 9, 2024 / 100 Landscapes of Japan, Chūbu Region, Hidden Gems, Nagano Prefecture, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

Okususobana Valley (奥裾花渓谷) is one of the most scenic spots in Nagano. Located in Kinasa Village‘s north, the picturesque valley was chosen to be one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. Especially in October, when the 5 km valley is decorated with vivid fall color, it receives numerous visitors for the masterpiece created by mother

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Shirahige Shrine and the Torii Gate in Lake Biwa

October 15, 2024 / Hidden Gems, Kansai Region, Shiga Prefecture, Temples & Shrines

You probably all know about the great torii gate standing in the sea in Miyajima/Hiroshima, but did you know you don’t need to travel all the way down south for a similar view? Just north of Kyoto in Shiga Prefecture, Shirahige Shrine (白鬚神社) is another shrine in Japan that has its torii gate in the

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Nagahama: The City Where Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Legend Begins

September 22, 2024 / Kansai Region, Shiga Prefecture

Nagahama, the second biggest city in Shiga Prefecture, is rich in history and nature. Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s success in becoming the leader of Japan in the second half of the 16th century was said to have started from here. The city at the northmost of Shiga Prefecture is next to both Fuki and Gifu Prefecture, making

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Keisoku-ji – Nagahama’s Most Alluring Destination in Fall

September 22, 2024 / Autumn Foliage, Hidden Gems, Kansai Region, Shiga Prefecture

If you plan to visit Nagahama City in Shiga Prefecture in November, remember to put Keisoku-ji (鶏足寺) and Shakudō-ji Temple (石道寺) in your itinerary. Although located away from the city center, the two temples just minutes away from each other are the best destinations for autumn color hunting!

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Shizugatake: The Stunning Attraction With a Bloody History

September 22, 2024 / Autumn Foliage, Hidden Gems, Kansai Region, Shiga Prefecture, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

Because of the Battle of Shizugatake (賤ヶ岳の戦い) in 1583 between Hashiba Hideyoshi (羽柴秀吉) and Shibata Katsuie (柴田勝家), Mt. Shizugatake is not only a scenic destination but also a pilgrimage spot for Japanese history buffs. Around the summit, monuments of the battlefield and those who died in the war commemorate the historic event. At the same

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Keiunkan: A Must-Visit in Nagahama for the Japanese Garden

September 22, 2024 / Kansai Region, National Places of Scenery Beauty, Plum Blossoms, Shiga Prefecture

If you aren’t told, you might not know that one of the National Places of Scenery Beauty is just minutes from JR Nagahama Station. Keiunkan (慶雲館) is the spot that was built to receive the Emperor Meiji’s visit in the late 19th century. Apart from the gorgeous garden, it is also one of the spots

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