Aizuwakamatsu — historic castle city in Fukushima's Aizu region Aizuwakamatsu Aizuwakamatsu is a city in Fukushima Prefecture's Aizu region, known for its castle, samurai history, lacquerware, festivals and role in late-Edo period conflicts. A regional cultu…
Aso Shrine (Aso Jinja) — Shinto sanctuary on Mount Aso's volcanic caldera Aso Shrine Aso Shrine (Aso Jinja) is a historic Shinto sanctuary on the northern rim of Mount Aso’s active volcanic caldera in Kumamoto, Japan, known for its rituals, festivals and close ties…
