ōuchi-juku Established around 1640, this post town flourished as the third lodging station from Aizu Castle Town along the road connecting Aizu to Shimotsuke Province (present-day Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture). It was an important route frequently used for sankin-kōtai—the “alternate attendance” system that required feudal lords (daimyo) to travel regularly to Edo—as well as for exchanges […]
Sponsored Links Yururi Yunokami Onsen is said to have been discovered in the 8th century. This rustic hot spring town is located in Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture. It’s about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Koriyama, making it a perfect getaway into nature. The spring is a mildly alkaline simple hot spring […]
What’s your plan for Golden Week this year?(Golden Week: a special week of consecutive national holidays in Japan, April 27 – May 6, 2019) We’ve got spots perfect for everyone—whether you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, want to visit a petting farm, or enjoy a playground for your dogs. We highly recommend all these places to you if […]
IDATEN from Sukagawa!! “A Story of a World-Class Runner, Kokichi Tsuburaya” ― Walk Around Sukagawa for tracing his path. Sponsored Links ↑ Kokichi Tsuburaya is pictured on the right, with his coach Hatano on the left. Both are wearing big smiles. The Tokyo Olympic Games are approaching. It will be the second time Tokyo has […]