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Bank of Japan

Bank of Japan

The main building of Japan's central bank, the Bank of Japan in central Nihonbashi was designed by classical architect Kingo ...

Tokyo
Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

The Yasaka Cry, located in the Gion district in Kyoto, is often referred to as the Gion Shrine. The shrine is one of the most...

Kyoto
National Noh Theater

National Noh Theater

The National Noh Theater is located in Shibuya City, a mere three minutes walk from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Opened in...

Tokyo
Katsuyama Castle

Katsuyama Castle

Katsuyama Castle Museum (勝山城, Katsuyama shiro) built in 1992 is a reconstruction of the 1579's Katsuyama Castle. At a heig...

Fukui
Daishoin Temple

Daishoin Temple

Daishō-in or Daisyō-in is a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues on Mount Misen, the holy mountain ...

Hiroshima
Edo Wonderland

Edo Wonderland

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura is a Japanese cultural theme park in the Kinugawa Onsen area of Nikko, Tochigi. The park resurre...

Tochigi
Mazda Museum

Mazda Museum

The Mazda Museum provides an overview of Mazda’s history, a glimpse into the technology of automobiles and the prospects for ...

Hiroshima
Hara Museum of Contemporary Art

Hara Museum of Contemporary Art

Situated within a quiet residential area of Shinagawa, Tokyo, this contemporary art museum hosts nearly 1000 works showcasing...

Tokyo
Eikando Temple

Eikando Temple

Eikando Temple (永観堂), formerly known as Zenrin-ji temple, was established in 853 and is the head temple for the Seizan bra...

Kyoto
Misawa Air Base

Misawa Air Base

Misawa Air Base, located in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, is used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the United States Air For...

Aomori