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From the keep of Gifu Castle atop a rocky mountain, the Nagara River spreads out below, while the distant Japanese Alps and Kiso Ontake Mountains from a stunning natural backdrop.… Read more: Oda Nobunaga's Gifu Castle: After Countless Battles, the Dawn of Tenka Fubu - Why Was Horyuji Temple Built by Prince Shotoku?
Horyuji Temple, the World's Cultural Heritage Site, is the oldest wooden structure in the world and one of the Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji area, that has retained its beauty… Read more: Why Was Horyuji Temple Built by Prince Shotoku? - Nagasaki Port, the Blooming Nanban Trade and Christianity
The Namban Screen, created by Kano Naizen, a renowned painter of the Kano School, is regarded as one of the most exceptional screen paintings on gold foil paper. This masterpiece… Read more: Nagasaki Port, the Blooming Nanban Trade and Christianity
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Must Visit in 2025
The Special Exhibition: Gifu Castle and Oda Nobunaga, Aug.8 - Oct.13
In 1567, Oda Nobunaga conquered Mino Province and moved his residence to Gifu Castle, where he carried out major renovations. You can see the castle as Nobunaga built it.
Special Exhibiiton Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Kyushu National Museum, Jul.5 - Aug.31
A special exhibition held for the first time in 27 years. Introducing over 60 national treasures that have been passed down in Kyushu and Okinawa, or have deep connections to the region, including the Golden Seal (漢委奴国王印) discovered in Fukuoka.
Celebration of the 1300th Anniversary of the Founding of Usa Jingu Shrine
Usa Jingu was founded in 725, 1300 years ago as the head shrine of approximately 460,000 Hachimangu shrines. In 2025, several special ritural ceremonies are going to be held, including the main shrine is open for special visits from May 3rd to 6th, and the Chokusai Festival is held in early October. It's well worth visiting Usa Jingu Shrine in the special year.
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