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Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan

Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan is a traditional craft center located in Kumejima, Okinawa. The facility showcases the history and production process of Kumejima Tsumugi, a silk textile designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 2004. Today the site remains a celebrated hub for preserving and passing down Kumejima’s traditional weaving techniques.

• Miyako, Yaeyama (Ishigaki Island), Kume Islands
• Museums

Kobe Kitano Ijinkan (Former Foreign Residences)

When the port of Kobe opened in 1868, the "Kobe Kitano Ijin-gai (foreign city)" developed as a land of foreign settlement. Located on a hill overlooking the ocean, the town has a unique mix of Western and Japanese style buildings. About 30 Western-style buildings have been preserved in their original state, and 16 are open to the public.

• Kobe
• Famous Places

Morioka Tsunagi Onsen

Located along the shores of Lake Gosho-formed by damming the Shizukuishi River-Morioka Tsunagi Onsen is a historic hot spring town with a legacy stretching back over 1,000 years. According to legend, it was discovered by General Minamoto no Yoshiie during the Late Heian period. During the Former Nine Years' War in Mutsu Province, he made camp here and tethered his horse to a stone with a hole in it while bathing-hence the name “Tsunagi” (meaning "to tie").

• Iwate
• Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

Nakatsugawa Valley

Nakatsugawa Valley is located along the upper reaches of the Nakatsugawa River, which originates from Mount Azuma and flows into Lake Akimoto. Stretching about 10 kilometers, a look out over the valley reveals waterfalls, rapids, steep cliffs and amazingly start contrasts of eroded rocks against crystal-clear flowing waters. Its lush, damp-looking primeval forests further enhance the area's secluded, mystical charm.

• Fukushima
• Nature Spots

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (Okurayama Viewing Point)

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, on top of Mt. Okura, was the stage for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics. The 90m-long ski jump (the current Large Hill) is set up along the slope of the mountain to remind visitors of the olympics.

• Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino
• Tourist Attractions