Description for Shirogane blue pond This is a tourist spot located in Shirogane, Biei Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido. True to its name, its defining feature is the clear blue water surface. Sunlight reflecting off the water creates a beautiful scene. It is an artificial lake created by chance when water accumulated in a small … Read More
The most representative example is Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kamakura is the location in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where Minamoto no Yoritomo established the Kamakura Shogunate, the center of Japan’s first samurai government. The number of tourists visiting Kamakura exceeds approximately 20 million annually. It is a temple and shrine tourist destination on par … Read More
Description for Ginkaku-ji It is called Higashiyama Jishoji Temple and is one of the sub-temples of Shokokuji Temple. It is said that the name originated from the fact that it was called Ginkaku-ji Temple in contrast to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Why is it called “Silver Pavilion” when it’s not silver? Kinkaku-ji Temple is covered in … Read More
Description for Kaminarimon The name of the south gate of Sensoji Temple in Taito Ward, Tokyo, and the surrounding area. The name comes from the statues of the gods of thunder and wind placed on either side of the gate, and it is also called the Gate of Thunder. It is also a symbol … Read More
What is Enoshima? An island located in the northeastern part of Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is connected to Katase on the opposite shore by the Benten Bridge and Enoshima Bridge, and is home to Enoshima Shrine (Enoshima Benten), which has been a place of deep religious devotion since the Kamakura period. The … Read More
Mt.Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. The highest point on Mt. Fuji is Kengamine, which is about 3,776 meters high. The period during which you can safely climb Mt. Fuji is two months from early July to mid-September. is. About 300,000 people will climb Mt. Fuji in the next two months. Fuji has … Read More
This work is a brush-style work of the lines (train and subway) to the famous landmarks of Tokyo. There are so many lines in Tokyo. The routes and transfer stations for going to the landmarks are listed. The file（vector ai file）is divided into layers by line, station name and station number for each layer. … Read More
A city in western Hokkaido. The location of the Hokkaido Government offices. The city name Sapporo originates from the Ainu word “Sato-poro” (dry, wide land). The first snowfall occurs around late October, with permanent snow settling in December. Snowfall is heavy, with an annual average accumulation of approximately 600 cm observed. However, extensive snow … Read More
A region along the coast of Hakata Bay in Fukuoka City, northwestern Fukuoka Prefecture. In a narrow sense, it was defined as the Ishido River in the east, the Naka River in the west, Hakata Bay in the north, and the Boshu Moat in the south. There are almost no remaining Boshu moat, and … Read More
A place long famous for its hot spring resorts A tourist hot spring city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, located near the center of the Izu Peninsula and facing Sagami Bay. The name Ito is said to derive from its location east of Yu IZU ru kuni (the land where hot springs rise). Ito’s Industries … Read More
There are two types of kanji for this surname. Their origins seem to differ depending on the era and location. Origin of this surname It is generally thought to derive from words meaning “endlessly spreading rice fields” or “long rice fields,” making it a relatively common surname widely distributed throughout Japan. This refers to … Read More
This is not about the date indicating a specific time and date, but rather an explanation of the Japanese word “Date.” The meaning of this word as “Date” To flaunt one’s spirit or chivalry. Also, the manner of doing so. To wear flashy clothing or behave ostentatiously to attract attention. To put on airs. … Read More
Niseko is a town located in Abuta District, Hokkaido. The name “Niseko” comes from the Ainu language and means “steep cliff.” It is the collective name for Kutchan Town, Niseko Town, and Rankoshi Town, an area surrounded by numerous mountains, including Mount Yotei (also called Ezo Fuji), and the clear-flowing Shiribetsu River. The Shiribetsu … Read More
Overview of Kyoto The capital of Kyoto Prefecture, located in the southern part of the prefecture. The imperial capital from 794 (Enryaku 13) to 1868 (Meiji 1). In 794, during the reign of Emperor Kanmu, the capital was moved from Nara and Heiankyo was built. It prospered as the capital of the Ritsuryo state. … Read More
A city located in the southwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture. Developed as a castle town in the Middle Ages, Hojo. In the modern times, there are castle towns such as Mr. Okubo, and Tokaido’s number one post town in front of Hakone Seki. It is the gateway to Hakone Tourism and is the center … Read More
Which Ueno do you want to know about? One is Ueno as a place name. Japan’s most famous Ueno is located in Taito Ward, Tokyo. It’s the subcenter of Ueno, centered around the town name or Ueno Station. Adjacent to Ueno Station, Ueno Park features art museums, history museums, Shinobazu Pond, temples with five-story … Read More