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Yushima Island (Dango Island)

This small island in the Ariake Sea is about 2.5 miles in circumference and is also known as “Cat Island” because it has approximately 200 cats-nearly as many as its human residents. The cats are well cared for and accustomed to visitors. It is a charming place that offers a glimpse into the laid-back lives of the cats and islanders, where time seems to stand still.

• Kumamoto
• Famous Places

Umi Bozu Main Branch

You'll find Umibozu Main Store easily by the oversized, red paper lantern marked with the words “oden”. Located conveniently just 2 min. walk from Shizuoka Station, this spot offers a warm welcome and local vibe once you duck inside. Once inside your eyes will immediately travel to the source of the delicious smell, oden wafting up from the center hot pot.

• Shizuoka
• Izakaya

Tottori Sand Dunes The Sand Museum

The world’s first museum, curating sand creations. It is produced by Katsuhiko Chaen, who was selected as “100 Most Respected Japanese People.” He invites sand sculptors from all over the world to display sand sculpture at the global top level.

• Tottori
• Museums

Nijo-jo Castle

After winning the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 and unifying the country, Tokugawa Ieyasu had Nijo-jo Castle built as his base in Kyoto. It is a historical monument with a history of over 410 years as a castle in the heart of the capital. It was designated a UNESCO world heritage site as a part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” in 1994.

• Kyoto Station, Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Shrines & Temples

Mt. Yoshino

Mt. Yoshino is acclaimed as the best spot to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan. In the spring, the entire mountain is washed with flowering trees as they bloom from the Shimosenbon (the lower 1,000 trees) at the foothills up to the Okusembon (the inner 1,000 trees).

• Nara
• Nature Spots