Aomori is the number one apple producer in Japan, and it goes without saying that it is the apple kingdom. Although Aomori residents eat apples on a regular basis, when choosing apples, they do not only consider "sweetness" and "aroma"...
Until about 40 years ago (2025), there was an express train that ran from Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture to Aomori Station in Aomori Prefecture, taking over 12 hours. The train was called the "Shirayuki" express.
The Iizaka Line, a railway line operated by Fukushima Transportation Co., Ltd., runs through Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture, connecting Fukushima Station and Iizaka Onsen Station. How did Fukushima Transportation and the Iizaka Line come about?.
Dining cars where you could eat on board trains used to be attached to many long-distance express trains and Shinkansen trains, but they have disappeared over time. However, there are still some trains where meals are served on board...
Have you heard of the Shitamachi Museum? Here you can see a life-size reproduction of the downtown area of Tokyo during the Taisho era. If you come here, you can experience life in the past, something that is hard to imagine today...
Jun Nambara
Have you heard of Higo Hosokawa Garden in Mejirodai? This is the site of the residence of the Hosokawa family, feudal lords of Kumamoto, from the end of the Edo period. The garden, which retains the atmosphere of that time, is open to the public free of charge. A quiet spot in the heart of the city...
Jun Nambara
Tokyo Station Hotel is a historic hotel integrated into the red brick building of Tokyo Station, which has been in operation since the year after Tokyo Station opened. Now, the Tokyo Station Hotel is quietly gaining popularity.
Jun Nambara
Kiyosumi Garden in Fukagawa began as Fukagawa Shinbokuen Garden, built by Mitsubishi Group founder Yataro Iwasaki as a place for employees to relax and receive distinguished guests. Stroll through this famous Meiji-era garden, which still retains its original appearance...
Jun Nambara
When visiting Asakusa, Tokyo, you can't miss Sensoji Temple. There are many highlights, such as the huge Kaminarimon Gate, the multi-story pagoda, and the Nakamise shopping street. Recently, it has also become a great spot to view the Skytree from below...
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A bronze statue of Matsuo Basho stands on the bank where the Sumida River and Onagi River intersect. Basho once lived on the bank near Mannenbashi Bridge in Fukagawa.
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