Article by Elsda Li
My Hike Up Mt. Takao ⛰!
There is no better way to experience the culture and geography of Japan than to hike up one of their sacred and treasured mountains!
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Sight in Niigata
Kashiwazaki Whale Underpass
Constructed in 1986, the Kashiwazaki Whale Underpass passes under Highway 8 in order to allow pedestrians to cross it. Possibly the coolest underpass we've ever seen, the whale even has a jet of water shoot from its blowhole at regular intervals.
Sight in Akita
Statue of Tatsuko
Situated at Lake Tazawa is the bronze statue of Tatsuko, a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Sight in Miyagi
Entsu-in Temple
A Buddhist temple with a long history, Entsu-in Temple features two gardens, one traditionally Japanese, the other Western-style. Classes teaching how to make
Sight in Miyagi
Godai-do Hall
Godai-do Hall, built by feudal lord Date Masamune, is located on an islet connected to the bank of Zuigan-ji Temple grounds by a red bridge.
Sight in Miyagi
Zuigan-ji Temple
[NOTICE: Zuigan-ji is undergoing renovations until March 2018. The main hall will be closed through March 2016. Instead, visitors can tour alternate buildings t
Sight in Osaka
Mengyo Kaikan Hall (Japan Cotton Industry Club)
This hall is open to visitors once a month (every 3rd Saturday) as it remains a membership-based institution. Mengyo Kaikan Hall was designed by renowned archit
Sight in Tokyo
Lafcadio Hearn Gravesite
Gravesite of international writer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), later naturalized as Yakumo Koizumi, best known for his stories on Japanese legends and gh
Sight in Osaka
Birthplace of Akiko Yosano
Yosano Akiko was an author and poet actively involved in issues such as feminism, pacifism and social reforms.
Sight in Kumamoto
Hitoyoshi Station
Hitoyoshi Station is the starting station of the SL Hitoyoshi line, a luxurious steam locomotive.
Sight in Okinawa
Ikema Ohashi Bridge
Ikema Ohashi Bridge connects the islands Miyako-jima to Ikema-jima. This 1425-meter long bridge also offers a great view of the sea.
Sight in Okinawa
Kurima Ohashi Bridge
Kurima Ohashi Bridge connects Miyakojima to Kurima Island.
Sight in Okinawa
Katsuren Castle Remains
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Katsuren Castle Remains is located on the Yokatsu Peninsula in Okinawa.
Sight in Okinawa
Zakimi Castle Remains
The Zakimi Castle Remains are located close to Camp Zama in Okinawa.
Sight in Fukushima
Urabandai Visitor Center
The Urabandai Visitor Center is a tourist information center at Urabandai Heights, located in northern Fukushima. The area is known for its beautiful autumn col
Sight in Tokyo
Shin-Yoshiwara Hanazono Pond (Benten Pond)
Shinyoshiwara Hanazono Pond, or Benten Pond, has a tragic history dating back to the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, when close to 500 people drowned trying to
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Nippori Station
This is a major hub for several important train lines. Passengers riding into Tokyo from Narita Airport on the Narita Sky Access train on the Keisei Line will a
Sight in Hokkaido
Hakodate Russian Orthodox Church
Japan’s oldest Russian Orthodox Church.
Sight in Hokkaido
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church
Located near the top of Daisansaka slope, this church is about a 15-minute hike from the main waterfront area of downtown Hakodate.
Sight in Niigata
Sado Gold Mine
The historic site of the Sado Gold Mine is located on the western coast of Sado island.
Sight in Niigata
Owaraji (Kuratani's Big Straw Sandals)
The Owaraji of Kuratani are giant's sandals, which are hung at both ends of the town for protection every year in early spring.
Sight in Tokyo
Edobashi Bridge
Edobashi Bridge or "Edo Bridge" spans the Nihonbashi River, and has been immortalized in the ukiyo-e print "Nihonbashi Bridge and Edobashi Bridge (Nihonbashi Ed
Sight in Tokyo
Minatobashi Bridge
One of many different bridges that span the Nihonbashi and Sumida rivers. Has a lovely Edo era stone motif that is only viewable from the water.
Sight in Tokyo
Chuo Ohashi Bridge
Chuo Ohashi is a large suspension bridge in Tokyo's Chuo ward connecting the islet districts Shinkawa and Tsukuda.
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Kachidoki Bridge
Built in the 1940s, this bridge is used to regularly open to allow the passage of ships to and from the shipbuilding area. The last time it opened, however, was
Sight in Tokyo
Toyomi Bridge
Toyomi Bridge is the closest bridge to where the Nihonbashi River flows into the Sumida River as its tributary.
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Eitaibashi Bridge
Built in 1926, Etaibashi bridge is the symbol of reconstruction after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923.
Sight in Tokyo
Meiji-maru Sailing Ship
Built in Scotland in 1876, the Meiji-maru is an iron sailing ship and the oldest surviving one of its kind in Japan. It was designated as an Important Cultural
Sight in Tokyo
Kamejima Bridge
Kamejima translates to Turtle Island - the motif on the bridge recalls the pattern of a turtle's shell.
Sight in Tokyo
Aioi Bridge (Tokyo)
Located only a short walk from Tsukishima Station, the Aioi Bridge crosses the Sumida River. One of its pillars sits on the island of Nakanojima Park, which fea
Sight in Tokyo
Minami Takabashi Bridge
Built in 1932, this bridge is certified as one of the Tangible Cultural Properties of Tokyo's Chuo Ward.
Sight in Osaka
Former Residence of Master Yasunari Kawabata
The former residence of Yasunari Kawabata is now inhabited by Tomie Kawabata, his niece, and her family.
Sight in Osaka
Birthplace of Yasunari Kawabata
Yasunari Kawabata was the first Japanese author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. The place he was born is currently a Japanese restaurant.
Sight in Osaka
JR Tennoji Station
Tennoji Station is one of the major stations in Osaka. It is the closest station to Abeno Harukas, Japan's tallest building.
Sight in Osaka
Matsumushizuka
Located close to the Matsumushi streetcar station, this historic site is known for its association with the Emperor Gotoba. The 800-year-old Japanese hackberry
Sight in Osaka
Osaka Securities Exchange
The Osaka Securities Exchange, also called Kitahama due to its location, is a securities exchange specializing in derivatives.
Sight in Osaka
Naniwabashi Bridge (Lion Bridge)
Featuring classical lampposts and grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima Park, Naniwabashi Bridge, or "Lion Bridge" is a 190-meter long bridge decorated with