Best Times to Visit Ushiku Daibutsu

About Ushiku Daibutsu (牛久 大仏) Ushiku Daibutsu also known as Ushiku Arcadia is one of the tallest buddha statues in the world. It is located in Ushiku City (Ushiku Shi) in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture. Standing at 120 meters tall, it is said that the Great Buddha of Nara can fit in the […]

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Best Times to Visit Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

About Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (美 ら 海 水族館) The Okinawa aquarium is the largest of its kind in Japan and is located in the Ocean Expo Park of Okinawa Prefecture. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has impressive collection of over 740 species of sea creatures. The aquarium’s mascot and most popular residents are their massive whale […]

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Best Times to Visit Matsushima

About Matsushima Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture refers to a collection of unique pine covered islands located in Matsushima Bay. The iconic pine clad islands dot the bay and create one of the most scenic views in all of Japan. Together, the Matsushima Islands are one of the famous Three Views of Japan. The others are […]

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