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Kaka no Kukedo Sea Caves

The Shimane Peninsula, located in northeastern Shimane Prefecture, is a place where history, religion and dramatic landscapes intersect...

Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

In fact, the Ainu were not officially recognized as an indigenous people by the Japanese government until 2019...

Osaka

Osaka's retro-yet-modern vibe gives it the feel of a cult 80s movie set in the future...

It’s post-war reputation as a somewhat seedy entertainment district popular among foreigners has had a recent overhaul, with the building of several large-scale, upmarket commercial centers that have transformed the area into a classy and cosmopolitan meeting place for young professionals...

Shimabara Castle

It caused such a strain on the local populace that it was one of the factors behind the Shimabara Rebellion erupting from 1637 to 1638...

Nagoya Castle

If you’re into your samurai history (or you’ve just watched History of Japan on YouTube too many times) then you’ll be excited to know that one of the quintessential big shots of the time, Tokugawa Ieyasu, is responsible for commissioning the original castle...

Ouchi-juku

Ouchi-juku is a time-slip worthy of a Hollywood movie set...

Kokusai Dori (International Street)

Stretching roughly two kilometers through the heart of downtown Naha, Kokusai Dori Street - literally “International Road” - is a shopping strip that’s as unbeatably colorful as the capital city itself...

Shuri Castle

Inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2000, the red Shuri Castle is a reminder of the flourishing Ryukyu Kingdom, when overseas trade networks linking China, Taiwan, and the Korean Peninsula helped create a unique melting pot that gives Okinawa its distinctly colorful vibe...