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Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda – The Beauty of Medieval Yamaguchi
Surrounded by trees in Yamaguchi City stands one of the finest surviving examples of medieval Japanese architecture: the five-storied pagoda of Rur...
Takasugi Shinsaku at Hiyoriyama Park – Looking Over the Kanmon Strait
On a hill overlooking the city of Shimonoseki stands one of the most striking monuments to Takasugi Shinsaku.
This is Hiyoriyama Park.From here, th...
Meirinkan and Yamagata Aritomo – Education, Class, and the Birth of Modern Japan
In the historic city of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture stands a place deeply connected to the transformation of Japan.
The Meirinkan was the official...
Matsura Sayohime – A Legend of Love and Farewell
In northern Kyushu, there is an ancient story of love, separation, and a woman waiting beside the sea.
Her name was Matsura Sayohime.Her legend is ...
Glover Garden in Midsummer
Under the intense summer sun, Glover Garden offers one of the most beautiful views of Nagasaki.
The deep blue sky.The brilliant green of the garden...
The Sea of Shikanoshima, Fukuoka
Today, I would like to introduce another beautiful place from my hometown, Fukuoka.
Shikanoshima is a small island located at the entrance to Hakat...
Izanagi Jingu – The Shrine at the Beginning of Japan
On Awaji Island stands a shrine connected to one of the oldest stories in Japanese mythology.
Izanagi Jingu is dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami, th...
Mount Bizan and the Peace Memorial Pagoda
Rising above the center of Tokushima City is Mount Bizan, one of the most recognizable symbols of Tokushima.The name "Bizan" literally means "Eyebr...
Nagasaki Peace Park and the Peace Statue by Seibo Kitamura
On August 9, 1945, at 11:02 a.m., an atomic bomb exploded over Nagasaki.Countless lives were lost, and the city was forever changed.
Today, Nagasak...
The Statue of Hachisuka Iemasa in Tokushima Central Park
Standing within Tokushima Central Park is a bronze statue of Hachisuka Iemasa, the samurai lord who laid the foundations of modern Tokushima.
The p...
Tokushima Central Park – Where History Meets Everyday Life
In the heart of Tokushima City lies Tokushima Central Park, a peaceful green space built around the remains of Tokushima Castle.Once the residence ...
The Statue of "Father" in Tokushima Central Park
In Tokushima Central Park stands a bronze statue simply titled "Father."At first glance, it appears to depict a single soldier standing quietly in ...
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