The Mountain
of Prayer, Shoshazan Engyoji
Temple -Himeji City, Hyogo-
Since
ancient times, Shoshazan has been worshiped
by many people as a holy mountain. Shoshazan
Engyoji-Temple at the top of the mountain
is an old temple established by Saint Shoku
more than a thousand years ago. It is one
of the Three Tendai Buddhist Centers along
with Hieizan and Daisen.
Osafunecho,
Setouchi City of Okayama prefecture has
been known as the major producer of celebrated
swords since ancient times.The traditional
techniques and spirits have been handed
down to the present day by the swordsmiths
who have been settled for generations in
this place.
UPDATED
: 9/15/2005(JAPANESE) , 09/20/2005(ENGLISH , CHINESE , KOREAN)
Visiting Kumano
in the south of Wakayama
- Nachi-Katsuuracho, Wakayama -
Nachi-Katsuuracho,
the famous scenic beauty in rich natural
environment situated in the southeast of
Kii Peninsula Deep mountains are casting
shadow, and long history and culture fostered
since ancient times are still there.
UPDATED
: 8/31/2005
鳥取夏風景 -鳥取県 鳥取市-
日本海に沿って東西に広がる鳥取県。日本最大の砂丘をはじめ、鳥取市の夏の風景をご紹介します。
Tottori's
Summer Landscape
- Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture -
Tottori Prefecture extends
east and west along the Sea of Japan. I will
introduce you to the summer sceneries of Tottori
City in Tottori Prefecture including Japan’s
largest sand dunes.
UPDATED
: 7/6/2005(JAPANESE , ENGLISH , CHINESE , KOREAN)
記憶の中のくに -島根県
出雲市-
いにしえの記憶が残る、神々のくに、島根県出雲市を紹介します。
The Land in
Our Memories -Izumo City, Shimane-
Discover
Izumo City where sacred memories are still
cherished in the land of Gods.