Sakamoto Hachiman-gu shrine is found in Dazaifu city, in western Fukuoka. The shrine is dedicated to the guardian deity of the land, and the Emperor O-jin. Sakamoto Hachiman-gu shrine recently became famous for its association to Japan's new imperial era name. The shrine is said to be the setting of an ancient poem from which the name "Reiwa" was derived. The shrine compound has many monuments displaying poems from Japan's oldest poem anthology, Manyoshu. Nearby is the famed Dazaifu Tenmagu shrine, which celebrates Japan's famed deity of academics, Sugawara Michi-zane. Sakamoto Hachiman-gu shrine is a pleasant site to visit anytime of the year. It has various flowers blooming year-round, and host many events.

Sakura Hotel Nippori is in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. It is a multinational hotel located in the area called "Yanesen" which retains a traditional old-town atmosphere. There are two guest room types, Japanese and western-style. Since one room allows a maximum of four people to stay, it is great for families and school trips. The 24-hour cafe is equipped with a sweets-making kitchen equipped to the same standard as a first-rate hotel. You can enjoy original sweets that utilize seasonal herbs from Tohoku Farm, owned by the Sakura Hotel chain. There are several organic selections. Regardless of the time of the day, the cafe is a popular place of relaxation for both hotel guests and local residents.

Yokai Shrine* is located in Sakaiminato City, western Tottori Prefecture. It is a shrine located on Mizuki Shigeru Road, which starts from JR Sakaiminato Station. The shrine was founded on January 1st 2000 in the city of Sakaiminato, which is the hometown of Shigeru Mizuki who gave birth to the popular anime "Gegege no Kitaro". This anime depicts the yokai (apparition) Kitaro, and the shrine was built was constructed with the aim of "protecting the natural environment where yokai (apparition) can easily live," The sacred dieties are a huge black granite boulder with a height of more than 3m, and a 300 year-old Keyaki (closely related tree species to elm trees), into which Mr. Mizuki himself inserted his soul. It is said that you can receive energy from the yokai if you touch the deities after two bows and two claps. Inside the shrine precincts, playful gimmicks are set up in various places. This includes the "Eyeball Father's Purifying Water" with spinning eyeball models, and the Omikuji (fortune) Robot, which dispenses fortune-telling strips for visitors. The robots resemble characters from the famous animation such as Kitaro and Nezumi Otoko. At the shop next to the shrine, you can find Kitaro goods such as colorful amulets and Ema (wishing tablets). The shrine's unique "Goshuin" red stamp is available for free. (*The shrine name's official notation is "Youkai Shrine". It has been adjusted here for phonetic consistency.)

Arguably the most well-known temple in Tokyo, Sensoji is also the oldest temple in Tokyo, built in 628. With a long history of being caught in fires and disasters, Sensoji lived through many eras and stands strong today as a representation of commoner and commerce culture. Sensoji records over 30 millions visitors annually and continues its legacy as an icon of Tokyo.

In the town of Takachiho in Miyazaki prefecture, the Yokagura dance ritual is held annually from late November to early February. 20 villages gather to perform the ritual to bring luck in harvest. One of the most famous numbers is the Takachiho-kagura dance. The ritual dances are all open to visitors.

Fukuroda Falls is a massive waterfall located in Ibaraki prefecture. During autumn, the waterfall and the colored leaves surrounding it create a picturesque view, and in the winter the falls completely freeze for a phenomenon called "hyobaku" (氷瀑; frozen waterfall). The observation decks are constructed for the best views of the falls.