Places & Landscapes The Three Waterfalls of Mitaki-dera Temple (広島・三瀧寺) Hiroshima city
At Mitaki-dera Temple in Hiroshima, the name “Mitaki” literally means “Three Waterfalls.”Visitors walk past three sacred...
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Places & Landscapes A Quiet Escape in Hiroshima: Visiting Mitaki-dera Temple from Mitaki Station
When many travelers visit Hiroshima, they usually head to famous places like the Peace Memorial Park or Miyajima.But if ...
Places & Landscapes A Wild Blue Rock Thrush Returned to Nest at My Workplace Again
Every spring, something unexpected happens outside my workplace in Japan.A small wild bird called the Blue Rock Thrush r...
Places & Landscapes Rose Expo FUKUYAMA: Japan’s City of Roses Comes Alive Every May
Every May, the city of Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture transforms into a celebration of roses, music, and spring colors...
Places & Landscapes A Red-crowned Crane Family in Summer: A Hidden Wildlife Spot Near Kushiro Airport
Many people imagine Japan’s red-crowned cranes standing gracefully in snowy winter landscapes.However, during a visit to...
Myths & Deities Straw Dragon Ritual for Rain: A Hidden Japanese Folk Tradition
■IntroIn rural Japan, people once relied on nature for survival.When drought threatened crops, communities turned to anc...
aircarft The Flying Boat That Defies the Ocean: Meet Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2
When you think of a plane, you probably imagine it taking off from a long, flat runway. But what if a plane could land i...
Places & Landscapes Step Into a Chocolate Wonderland: Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo
Sapporo is famous for its food and winter scenery, but there is also a charming and unexpected place that many travelers...
Places & Landscapes A Hidden Gem in Sapporo: Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill – Sheep, Scenic Views and Lamb BBQ
Sapporo is famous for its food and city life, but there is a quiet and beautiful place just outside the center that many...
Places & Landscapes Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium: A Hidden Gem in Sapporo with Stunning Views and Unique Local Food
IntroductionIf you are visiting Sapporo and looking for a unique place that is not crowded, Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium i...