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Midorogaike Pond: Kyoto’s Most Haunted Pond

Midorogaike Pond thrives in the north of Kyoto city, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant wildlife. This pond is famous

Shikanoshima Island is a small scenic island located in the middle of Hakata Bay in Kyushu. The island’s perimeter is

Wakayama Prefecture has a reputation for lovely beaches and unique geological formations. In particular, the rocky Enjugahama Coast is a

Located in the southern region of Kyoto, near Fushimi, is Fujinomori Shrine. This ancient shrine is not only believed to

Of course, cherry blossoms are always a favorite in Japan, but plum blossoms, or ume, are some of the very

The sight of the soft pale pink of the petals both calms and excites those who walk under their branches.

Dating back to the Sengoku Period, Yamato Koriyama Castle ihas been able to preserve many of its moats and trenches,

The natural landscape of the Kansai region is rich with deep forests and numerous mountain chains, but it doesn’t experience