Jododaira Astronomical Observatory is located in Jododaira, approximately 1,600 meters above sea level, midway along the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, a highland highway in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.
I suddenly decided to take a solo day trip to Yamagata on the Senzan Line. The reason is simple. As I've gotten older and more experienced, I've always traveled to Yamagata by car recently, and that's certainly a good idea...
Mount Kuromata has become famous in recent years as a power spot due to its beautiful conical shape, and there's even an urban legend that it might be a pyramid.
Murasakihime
There are times when you want to do some exercise on your days off to refresh yourself, but don't want to get all sweaty. Cycling is the perfect way to do that. Miyagi Prefecture has a great place to change your mood...
Hiroyuki Oka
As the weather warms up, it's time to head out and explore. Fukushima Prefecture is packed with leisure spots brimming with nature. From outdoor spots for hardcore enthusiasts to those looking for a more casual experience...
Fukushima Prefecture has many scenic spots where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. Among them, the cherry blossom spots that have captured the hearts of Japanese people are definitely worth visiting on a perfect day to enjoy the spring.
If you live in Miyagi and are a liquor lover, there's a good chance you've experienced the Miyagikyo Distillery Guided Tour, a free course. When I ask people about this all-inclusive experience course, they often say, "Oh, I've been here for years...".
Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture's prefectural flower is the safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the top producer of safflower in Japan. Historically, Yamagata Prefecture was Japan's top producer of safflower in the early Edo period...
In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there remains a mysterious stone structure called "Tsuzui-ishi," which consists of two stones placed side by side like platforms, topped with a huge capstone, allowing one to pass underneath like a torii gate. Folklorist Yanagida...
Murasakihime
Have you heard of the many white "snow monsters" that can be seen at Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture? These impressive frost-covered trees are works of art created by nature! They can only be seen in winter...
