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Tajima cows are so carefully bred that even local people seldom have the opportunity to see them. In response to many people saying that, "Even if you go to Tajima, you can't see Tajima co...

With nature left untouched by man, Ueyama Highlands is an area located in the southern mountainous region of the HYonosen-Ushiroyama-Nagi Quasi National Park. The forests contain Japanese beech tr...

According to a legend dating back to the Tempou era, The Ise Daikagura and Shishimai were combined in this Kagura.The Shishimai and lead actor are separate and they dance to flute and drums.At the ...

Shoubu (sweet flag) was traditionally used in military and trade, but even the general public would tie shoubu ropes around their head or on the eaves of houses and shoubuyu and shoubuzake were mad...

There are many great spots to view cherry blossoms in Shinonsen. At night, the Shofuku-ji temple's cherry blossom tree is lit up, creating a particularly beautiful scene. The Taiun-ji temple&...

Every year, the town of Yumura Onsen is the stage for the National Hide and Seek Tournament. "Moiiyo!" is the phrase for the "oni" to go looking for the players who are hiding....

Quiet your spirit with the ancient practice of Zazen. In the quiet and stillness of a Buddhist temple, calm your heart and erase all of the negativity from your mind. The zazen experience is a gre...

The Tajima Cattle Museum has information about the history and details of the world-class Tajima cattle.There are many exhibitions and the valuable materials on display.

The town of Shinonsen is located by the Sea of Japan. The local inns offer fresh seafood caught in Hamasaka bay. When cherry trees bloom in spring, there are fresh firefly squids. These are prepar...

The beautiful “Lantern Picture Scroll" is the scenery of Yumura Onsen town lined along the river and wrapped in fantasy when lit up at night. One of the summer traditions is an event whe...

The Yumura Fire Festival started in the Edo period has continued to be held since the establishment of Yumura Onsen as a town. Children gather at Shofuku-ji temple with torches, and walk along the ...