A strong build, thick eyebrows and a fierce set of glaring eyes; there is not another person in Japanese history whose bronze statues or images are as recognized as his. Read More…

If you visit Himeji City in Hyogo Prefecture, I don’t doubt you will go to Himeji Castle, the famous world cultural heritage. But there are other sightseeing places Read More…

In the previous article, I introduced the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the World Heritage-designated popular tourist spot in Kyoto. Here, I would like to bring you to Read More…

Do you know a Japanese expression, “Jump off the stage of Kiyomizu (Kiyomizu no butai kara tobioriru)”?
The expression is commonly used Read More…

In December of 1993, Himeji-jo Castle was the first World Heritage Site to be recognized in Japan along with the Horyu-ji Temple of Nara Prefecture. Read More…

Have you heard of “Nihon Yakei Isan (A Night View Inheritance of Japan)”? This title was launched in 2004 in order to broaden and enhance domestic and foreign interest Read More…

An old coal mine in Japan was registered as a World Heritage site in July, 2015. It is Manda Coal Mine in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Manda Coal Mine was first Read More…

Hita is a western city in Oita, one of the prefectures on the island of Kyushu, and located on the border between Fukuoka and Kumamoto. The city is surrounded by Read More…

If you ask Japanese people which area in Japan is known for producing wine, many will probably mention Yamanashi, Nagano or some other northern prefecture Read More…

Recently in Japan, beer brands from abroad and rare Japanese craft beer brands have gained high popularity. But more basic lineups of the staple beer brands Read More…