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Roadside Station Kume-no-Sato Gundam
563-1 Miaoi, Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture
At the roadside station "Kume-no-Sato" in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, an astonishing sight unfolds that will make you do a double-take. There, a gigantic robot towering at 7 meters stands majestically!
This 7-meter tall mobile suit was designed by Shoichi Nakamoto, a resident of Tsuyama City, who was born in 1964 and was 35 years old at the time of completion. He single-handedly crafted it based on his own design documents, conceptualizing a bipedal manned general-purpose machine that can be piloted by a person in the cockpit to walk and perform various tasks. After seven years of work, it was completed in December 1999 (Heisei 11).
After graduating from a local technical high school, Nakamoto worked as an engineer for an automobile manufacturer. However, feeling that he had to pursue the creation of the mobile suit, he convinced his parents and returned to his hometown, continuing the project in between his daily job.
Now, knowing that this Z Gundam has a cockpit, who wouldn't think, "I want to ride it too!"?
In fact, this Gundam can be piloted on the festival day held once a year. The festival is called the "Sennin Matsuri" at the roadside station Kume-no-Sato. Limited to 120 groups, you can experience the cockpit ride. Riding the Gundam on festival day is reminiscent of the opening scene of ∀ Gundam.
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Kanemochi Shrine
74 Kanemochi, Hinocho, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture
Kanemochi Shrine is famous for its prayers for financial luck and good fortune.
The enshrined deities are Ama no Tokotachi no Kami, Yatsukamizu Omizunu no Mikoto, and Omizununokami, who are worshipped as gods of land management, good fortune, and nation-building. Long ago, the local noble Kanemochi Kagefujii participated in the military campaign to overthrow the government in 1333, accompanying Emperor Go-Daigo after he escaped from Oki. It is said that he prayed for victory at Kanemochi Shrine and used the shrine's curtain as his banner.
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Umekita Plaza at Grand Green Osaka
As you step into Umekita Park, the first thing that catches your eye is the "large roof" designed by the architectural unit SANAA. It envelops the space with three soft curves spanning 120 meters from north to south, beneath which lies a complex facility featuring the information dissemination center "PLAT UMEKITA," along with cafes and large event spaces. Surrounding it is the spiral staircase "Gate Lantern," which serves as a guiding light for people at night.
The plants in the park are primarily selected from those native to the Uemachi Plateau in Osaka, evoking the city's history and culture. Trees that change color in autumn, such as cherry blossoms, maple trees, and katsura, along with flowers like azaleas and camellias, showcase the beauty of Japanese nature throughout the seasons. Why not take a leisurely stroll in the park, where the scenery changes with the seasons?
You wouldn't believe that this is in the middle of the city
There were hydrangeas blooming...
It's a nice plaza filled with greenery in Umeda, Osaka...
A great place has been created in the city center 😊😊😊.
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EXPO 2025 Official Cafe "LINKS UMEDA"
Location: 1st Floor, LINKS UMEDA (1-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
Operating Period: From Monday, April 27, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026
Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last Order: 8:00 PM for dining in, 9:00 PM for takeout)
Purchased "Myakumyaku-yaki"
Chewy texture... a subtle feeling
I also got a Myakumyaku sticker, so that's good...
As a souvenir...
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Matsuo Taisha
3 Arashiyama Miyamachi, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Matsuo-taisha Station [West Exit] is a 3-minute walk
Matsuo Taisha has a parking lot for visitors located on the south side of the premises,
which can accommodate around 100 regular cars, and visitors can park for free for a limited time (approximately 1 hour),
after which parking becomes paid.
Matsuo Taisha is a shrine established in the first year of the Taiho era (701) and is famous as the god of sake brewing. Upon entering the premises, visitors are drawn to the mountain-like stacks of sake barrels, which have been donated by sake producers from various regions. There is a legend that sake brewed with the spring water known as Kame no I will not spoil.
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Myotokuzan Kegonji Temple (Myotokuzan Kegonji)
Commonly known as Suzumushidera Temple (Suzumushidera)
31 Matsumurojike-chou, Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
The visiting hours are generally from 9 AM to 5 PM, with entry until 4:30 PM
Open year-round
The reason it's called Suzumushidera
The temple houses thousands of bell crickets throughout the year, and visitors can listen to the sound of the crickets while attending a sermon called "Suzumushi Seppō" in the main hall, which is why it is affectionately called "Suzumushidera."
What is the secret of the "bell crickets that chirp all year round"? Approximately 3,000 crickets are raised.
The "Happiness Jizō" wearing straw sandals is famous. It is the only Jizō in Japan that wears straw sandals, and there is a legend that it "walks to grant wishes."
As for how to pray, it is widely known that after listening to the priest's sermon, one should strongly wish for a single desire in their heart. There are stories that any wish will be granted, and many testimonials say, "I came back because my last wish was granted."
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Wakazono Park Rose Garden
Masago 2-chome, Wakasonocho, Ibaraki City
Parking... Paid
Free
Pets are not allowed in Wakazono Park Rose Garden. (Only guide dogs and assistance dogs are permitted.)
Approximately 180 varieties of roses, the flower of Ibaraki City, are planted here, with around 1,750 plants blooming beautifully in spring and autumn each year.
The best viewing times are from early May to early June and from late October to mid-November.
Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the roses from the observation deck, making it a relaxing spot for the community.
- Closed on Tuesdays (except when that day is a holiday)
Surprisingly spacious with a wide variety of roses.
It's free, making it a great spot for a little outing or a walk.
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A stunning display of carp streamers spreads across the rice fields!
The Koinobori Revival Project: Let the carp streamers swim high in the sky!
【Event Dates】
◆April 6th to May 2nd, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Exhibition of carp streamers
*Please note that the carp streamers may not be displayed in strong winds or rain.
◆May 3rd to May 5th, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Nighttime (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM) illumination available
【Location】2-29-20 Higashifukui, Ibaraki City
The location is about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot of Shinryu-ji Temple.
If you wish to see the carp streamers, please park your car at the parking lot of Shinryu-ji Temple.🎏
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Aichi Museum of Flight
Toyohama, Toyohashi, Nishikasugai District, Aichi Prefecture (within Nagoya Airport)
Renovation work is scheduled from June 2026 to the end of January 2027.
The Aichi Museum of Flight is a specialized aviation museum adjacent to Aichi Prefecture's Nagoya Airport. It features aircraft closely related to Aichi, such as the YS-11, Japan's first domestically produced passenger aircraft after World War II, and the T-4 Blue Impulse from the Self-Defense Forces.
It's a spot that fulfills the longing for the skies for both children and adults...
In addition to exhibitions, it also offers pilot experiences, experiments on how aircraft work,
science shows, and more.
They provide stroller rentals and nursing rooms, making it a welcoming place for visitors with small children.
Nagoya Airport, officially named "Nagoya Aerodrome," is a civilian airport managed by Aichi Prefecture and shares a runway with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Air Base.
On the civilian side, regular flights and business aircraft operated by Fuji Dream Airlines, as well as small aircraft, are in operation, coexisting with Self-Defense Forces aircraft.
Camera lenses, wide-angle lenses... highly recommended...
Even with a smartphone's wide-angle...
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Osaka Station City
3-1-3 Umeda, Kitaku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
An oasis space that allows you to experience nature within the city, providing relaxation and rejuvenation.
The Healing Garden is located on the 10th floor
and the Sky Farm is on the 14th floor... Access is by stairs only!
A resting area outside Osaka Station City, located above Osaka Station.
You can access it via escalators from the Time-Space Plaza.
Being an outdoor plaza, it offers a spacious and open atmosphere.
With established resting spaces, you can relax comfortably.
The Wind Plaza features a rooftop area with flower beds showcasing "seasonal flowers."
The types of flowers change with annual event planning, but the planting and displays generally reflect the seasonal themes.
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