Tag: History
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Akenobe Mine
Established as Japan Heritage, Akenobe Mine was once the number one tin mine of Japan. Inside of the tunnel is relatively cool reaching 12 to 13 degrees Celsius during the summer season. Visitors can explore a section of the tunnel as part of a guided tour between the months of April and November (reservations are…
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Yamada Futaro Memorial
Yamada Fuutaro is a famous writer who has had many of his works made in to films and theater shows including “Mahou Tensei” and his “Ninpou Series”. His work Basilisk 〜The Kōga Ninja Scrolls was also made into an animated series. The memorial is built near Sekinomiya Elementary school, where Yamada attended school as a…
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Yagi Castle Ruins
Designated as national cultural property in 1997, the Yagi Castle Ruins represents the military commander Yagi of the Tajima Region. Behind the ruins is the 400-year history of the Yagi family from the Kamakura, Sengoku and Toyotomi periods. The ruins of the castle are composed by the roof ruins from the Kamakura period, earthen castle…
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Asakura Castle Ruins
The Asakura Castle Ruins is the birthplace of the Japanese feudal lord; Asakura who ruled the Ichizen Province (Fukui Prefecture) during the Sengoku Period. Lord Asakura was the prince under Emperor Kotoku, and he became the new King of Hyomai. During the start of the Heiian period, he changed his last name to the match…
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Sericulture Farmhouse Area
Within the Osugi district in Oya, many 3-storied silkworm houses can be found. This rural landscape is representative of the historic culture of silk farming. Found along the Tani River, storehouses and barns revolving around the silkworm houses and other traditional buildings can be found. The Osugi district is in the northern area of Hyogo…
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Registration Opens for Minami Tajima Green Ride 2024🚴🚴🏿🚴🏽
We are pleased to announce the opening of registration for the Minami Tajima Green Ride 2024. Programmed for Sunday, May 19th, this year’s edition will once again take cyclists through the lush greenery of Minami-Tajima while touring along the “Ore Road Circuit Route,” with stops at historic sites of modern industrial importance designated as Japanese…