Shuzenji Onsen hot springs in the Izu Peninsular, blessed with good hot springs everywhere, is the oldest one in the region.
Shuzenji Onsen with more than 20 ryokans stands along the both sides of the Shuzenji River for a kilometer as shown in the first photo. ...
Masahisa Takaki
9 hours ago1 min read
Kano Jigoro, the martial artists inventing Judo, established Kodokan Judo Institute in the second half of 19th century.
Born into a wealthy family running sake brewery and shipping industry in present time Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Kano Jigoro was good...
Masahisa Takaki
Jul 191 min read
Yokohama Chinatown in the heart of Yokohama City dates back to Yokohama Shinden settlement built in 1866.
In accordance with the opening of Yokohama Port to major Western powers in 1859, Yokohama Shinden settlement was built for them on the...
Masahisa Takaki
Jul 131 min read
A unique bamboo fence called Numazu-gaki is found in Numazu City and its vicinity, Shizuoka Prefecture.
As Numazu City faces Suruga Bay, a high wind from the bay constantly blows against the buildings and cultivated fields particularly near...
Masahisa Takaki
Jun 281 min read
A flea market which originated in France is also practiced everywhere in Japan.
The origin of the flea market is said to date back to the second half of the 19th century in Paris. This kind of antique market is...
Masahisa Takaki
Jun 211 min read