One of Yamagata Prefecture's most famous spots is the Juroku Rakan Rocks. These rocks are rock-carved Buddha statues that have survived the rough waves for over 150 years, making them extremely rare even in Japan.
When you think of a museum, you probably picture a place where pottery, stone tools, and other artifacts excavated from archaeological sites are meticulously organized and displayed. As you gaze upon the exhibits, you might imagine what life was like in this land...
Although it is not widely known, stone circles also exist in Japan. The Oyu Stone Circle in Towada-Oyu, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the largest stone circles in Japan, built in the late Jomon period.
Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, blessed with mountains and the sea, and has been gaining attention with the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen. In this article, we'll introduce some of Aomori's most popular tourist destinations.
