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Imamiya Shrine (Kyoto)

This shrine is said to have begun in 994, when a goryo-e ritual called the Murasakino Goryo-e was held at Funaokayama to calm the epidemic that was spreading through the Heian capital, by enshrining the plague deity worshipped here. Later, when an epidemic broke out again in 1001, another goryo-e ritual was held, after which the plague deity was transferred back to this shrine, three main sanctuary buildings and a shrine building for the plague deity were newly established, and it was named Imamiya-sha.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

Goza-no-ishi Shrine

A shrine known for its striking vermilion torii gate near the north shore of Lake Tazawa. Local tradition says that in the Muromachi period, mountain ascetics devoted to Kumano Gongen used this area for training. The name is said to come from Keian 3 (1650), when Akita Domain lord Satake Yoshitaka toured Lake Tazawa and sat on a stone here to rest.

• Akita
• Shrines & Temples

Myooin Temple (Hiroshima Prefecture)

A historic Shingon Buddhist temple (Daikakuji branch) said to have been founded in 807 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai). Its Main Hall and Five-Story Pagoda are designated National Treasures. Built in 1321, the National Treasure Main Hall features Secchuyo-style architecture, which blends traditional Japanese (Wayō) design with elements of Chinese (Karayō) style. It is the oldest of its kind among similar structures around the Seto Inland Sea.

• Hiroshima
• Shrines & Temples

Akanko Onsen

Lake Akan is known as a natural habitat of marimo, a Special Natural Monument of Japan. On its lakeshore sits Akanko Onsen, the leading hot spring resort area in eastern Hokkaido with a history of over 100 years. A hot spring town stretches along the shore of Lake Akan, lined with around 20 ryokan, hotels, and guesthouses. Many hot spring facilities face the lake, and their location is outstanding, offering panoramic views of Lake Akan and Mt. Oakan from the baths and guest rooms.

• Kushiro and Nemuro
• Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

Ginza Bairin Main Store

“Ginza Bairin” is a famous tonkatsu restaurant that was founded in 1927. One of the reasons for its popularity is that its founder, a former pharmacist, developed the original chuno sauce (the sauce used on pork katsu).

• Ginza, Yurakucho
• Japanese Cuisine

Seto Gura Museum

Seto ware produced in and around Seto City is famous for tea ceremony utensils, such as Koseto and Kiseto, but also produces many daily-use vessels. The Seto Kiln, which is said to have been established in the late 10th century, is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan.

• Aichi
• Museums

Kasori Shell Mounds Museum

Kasori Kaizuka is a shell mound and settlement site from the Jomon Period, and was designated as a special historic site in 2017, one of the most important national historic sites.

• Chiba
• Museums

Abeno Harukas

Opened in 2014, the 300-meter-high skyscraper is a mix-use complex building. From the two basement floors to the 14th level you’ll find Kintetsu Department Store (Main Store Abeno Harukas) and the Abeno Harukas Dining restaurant floors.

• Osaka
• Observatories

Osaka City Central Public Hall

A meeting facility in Nakanoshima. The elegant red brick building, based on the Neo-Renaissance style with baroque elements, is a landmark of Nakanoshima. The Osaka Central Public Hall construction was completed in 1918, which was paid by Einosuke Iwamoto, who was known as a "speculator of chivalrous" 's donation only.

• Osaka
• Tourist Attractions

Tsutenkaku Tower

A steel tower which looks like the Eiffel Tower and 75 meters high was built In 1912, on top of a building which was the motif of the Arc de Triomphe, and named “Tsutenkaku” meaning “A building reaching the heaven'' by Nangaku Fujisawa, a Confucian in the early Meiji period. After being broken down due to a fire, citizens lobbied for rebuilding and the current 2nd Tsutenkaku was built in 1956.

• Osaka
• Observatories