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Nara, Spiritual Home of the Japanese

Ancient Capital Dotted with Temples and Shrines
Rich in history, and home to Japan’s first permanent capital, Nara Prefecture is known as the spiritual home of the Japanese. In 2010, special events are being held to mark 1,300 years since the capital moved to Nara.

The Islands of the Seto Inland Sea

Nature and Modern Art in Japan’s First National Park
Bounded by Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku, the Seto Inland Sea was designated Japan’s first national park in 1934. More than 700 islands offer stunning natural scenery and delicious seafood, as well as everything from traditional ways of life to cutting-edge modern art and architecture.

Fukuoka, a Center of History and Culture

Situated in the northern part of Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture has a unique local culture and cuisine that has developed over its long history. Its proximity to China and the Korean Peninsula has made it a gateway between Japan and the rest of Asia.

Hiroshima, Home to Two World Heritage Sites

Hiroshima Prefecture has a long history and rich culture, and the region is home to two World Heritage sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome, which stands as a symbol of the first city to suffer the dropping of an atomic bomb, and the historic Itsukushima Shrine.

The Timeless Elegance of Kanazawa

Located on the Sea of Japan, the city of Kanazawa flourished as a castle town from the late sixteenth to the late nineteenth century. The arts and culture that developed then, as well as many of the old buildings built during this period, continue to color the city today.

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