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Juniko

Located in Fukaura in southwestern Aomori prefecture, although "juni" means twelve, there are 33 lakes and ponds, and they make up one of the most scenic spots in Aomori. One of the lake, known as "Aoike"(the Blue Pond) is so clear and you can see the dead beech trees at the bottom of the lake.

Shiretoko National Park

Located in the north-east of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. Shiretoko National park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. It is one of the most remote areas of all Japan. You can see the lakes, falls and wild trees and animals such as "Ezo deer".

Tsuchiura all-Japan Fireworks Competition

Tsuchiura is located in the north-east of Kanto area. It is about 2hours drive from Tokyo. Once in a year, the first saturday in october, the fireworks competition is held at Tsuchiura, and more than 50 fireworks maker are participate.

Kiyomizudera

One of the most famous temples of Japan, Kiyomizudera is a Unesco World Heritage site in the Eastern Kyoto region of Higashiyama. The temple was founded in 780 and remains associated with the Hosso sect of the oldest Japanese Buddhism. Twice in a year, the temple is lit up at night and you are able to have the honor of seeing inside the temple until 21 o'clock.

Perhaps no country has been subject to much cultural interpretation as Japan. For the last hundred and fifty years, visitors have been far from shy in offering their takes on the Land of the Rising Sun to global audiences... and yet, Japan still manages to surprise. If you've lived here for a while, you know what we mean. If you're just now planning your first trip to Japan, we envy you! We're confident that during your stay here, you'll be astonished, charmed, and at least once rendered speechless with childlike wonder.
Japan Web Magazine is here to help ensure that the surprises you meet in Japan are all good ones. We do some cultural interpretation of our own, and as always, YMMV, but if you disagree with us... let us know! Your contribution could be posted on the site.