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  1. A cat in Shibamata

    Shibamata, an Old Town in Tokyo

    With Shibamata Taishakuten Temple in the center, Shibamata has a couple of interesting spots, all of which are conveniently located within walking distance of each other.

  2. Walkway along the water in Gujo Hachiman

    Gujo Hachiman, a Beautiful Castle Town in Gifu

    Perhaps to most Japanese, Gujo Hachiman is popular for its traditional dancing. With its history of 400 years, the Gujo Odori Festival is held every summer in the town.

  3. Jomon Period in Japan

    Jomon Period in Japan

    The vegetation in Japan was also beginning to change. Conifer forests, which had occupied most of the land, were, little by little, replaced by deciduous broad-leaf trees.

  4. Naumann's Elephant

    Paleolithic Period in Japan

    Today, people generally believe that first humans arrived and settled on the Japanese archipelago during the period roughly stretching from 38,000 BCE to 33,000 BCE.

  5. tea picking near Shimizu, Japan

    Tea Picking in Shimizu

    This is a very symbolic place where you can appreciate two of Shizuoka Prefecture’s iconic images, Mount Fuji and green tea fields.

  6. Sumpu Castle Ruins

    Ruins of Tokugawa’s Sumpu Castle

    This particular district centered around Sumpu Castle has been the political and administrative center of this region since the 14th century, well over 600 years.

  7. miho-no-matsubara

    Miho no Matsubara with Mount Fuji Views

    This pine grove stretches about 7 km (4.3 miles) along the Miho Peninsula and has over 30,000 pieces of Japanese black pine trees.

  8. Ota shrine in Kyoto

    Hidden Gems in Kamigamo, Kyoto

    Probably for many people Ota Shrine is recognized as a place where one can see the beautiful water iris flowers which bloom in May.

  9. Katsura Ryikyu

    Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto

    Studies suggest that the origin of Katsura Imperial Villa dates back to the early 17th century. It was when Prince Toshihito constructed the original main building.

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