For those of you wondering where to go in Japan...! Recommended tourist spots all over Japan

Odori Park is a long, narrow park stretching about 1.5 kilometers from east to west in Sapporo's Chuo Ward. Created in 1871, it is an iconic green space located in the center of Sapporo. Flowers and trees of all seasons can be enjoyed here, making it a place of relaxation for Sapporo residents. It is the cultural and tourist center of Sapporo, hosting many events throughout the year, such as the Yosakoi Soran Festival in summer and the Sapporo Snow Festival in winter. Other highlights include the TV tower, fountains, and sculptures.

This park is located in the center of Hirosaki City and has a total area of approximately 492,000 square meters (approximately 149,000 tsubo). Seasonal events are held every season.

Sensoji Temple is a temple with a history of over 1300 years. The Kaminarimon Gate with its red lantern has become the symbol of Sensoji Temple. After passing through Kaminarimon, you will find Nakamise Street, the oldest shopping street in Japan. About 180 souvenir shops and Japanese confectionery shops line the 250-meter-long shopping street, which is bustling with visitors every day. Asakusa is famous for sweet potato yokan desserts, deep-fried manju sweets, and other local treats.

Tokyo Skytree is a radio tower located in Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, which opened on May 22, 2012. One of Tokyo's landmarks, it is 634 meters high and is the world's tallest tower. What you can do to enjoy Japan's tallest tower in Asakusa is to take photos.

It is the largest Chinatown in Japan. There are supermarkets where you can buy Chinese ingredients, Chinese-style fashion clothing stores, and various grocery stores. There are 10 Chinese-style arches on China Street.

One of the world's leading sightseeing routes in the 3,000m-class Northern Alps that connects Toyama and Nagano. Anyone can easily enjoy the majestic nature and superb views because they travel while changing vehicles. Tateyama Murododaira on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in the world. The area around Murodo is covered with snowdrifts, so there is a lot of snowfall. In addition to winter, you can enjoy autumn leaves in autumn and hiking in fresh greenery in summer.

Historical cultural heritage reflecting the culture of Kaga Hyakumangoku Kenrokuen is one of Japan's three most famous gardens, along with Mito Kairakuen and Okayama Korakuen. Kenrokuen has been built over a long period of time by the successive feudal lords of Kaga as a representative daimyo garden of the Edo period. Located in the center of Kanazawa City, it is popular with many residents of the prefecture and tourists from all over the world as a garden where you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons.

Matsumoto Castle is designated as a national treasure along with Himeji Castle, Hikone Castle, Inuyama Castle, and Matsue Castle. The castle tower is believed to have been built around 1593, making it the oldest remaining castle in Japan with a five-storied, six-storied castle tower. It features a two-color outer wall painted with white plaster and black lacquer. When the snow piles up on the mountains behind the castle, the blackness of the castle and the whiteness of the snow make it even more spectacular.

In Arashiyama, the trees change color beautifully in autumn, making the Bamboo Forest Path and Togetsukyo Bridge look gorgeous. You can enjoy the autumn leaves in a variety of ways, such as from the Sagano Torokko Train or viewing the colorful trees at the Sogenchi Garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site. Kyoto is very popular in autumn from both within Japan and overseas, but if you are worried about crowds, we recommend sightseeing early in the morning. Visiting early, especially just after the temples open, will allow you to enjoy sightseeing in relative peace and quiet.

Osaka Castle is a historical castle located in Osaka city. It was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Sengoku period and later rebuilt by Tokugawa Ieyasu. The current building was rebuilt in 1931, and there is a history and culture museum inside the castle. Castle elements such as stone walls, moats, turrets, and gates have been beautifully restored, and the vast grounds, such as the Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru, are especially fun to explore on foot. From the observation deck inside the castle, you can see a panoramic view of Osaka city, and you can also enjoy the beautiful garden that changes in each season. Osaka Castle is loved not only by tourists but also by locals, and various events and festivals are held there every year. It is an attractive place where you can feel the history and culture while walking around the castle and its large surrounding grounds.

Dotonbori is a tourist spot known for its Glico sign. It is crowded with many people on holidays.

Nara Park is a representative tourist spot in Nara, with approximately 1,300 deer living in its vast grounds. Historical buildings such as Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine are dotted around the park, and you can enjoy the scenery throughout the seasons. It is an attractive spot for interacting with the deer and enjoying the beautiful nature.

A solemn shrine built in the 16th century. At high tide, the famous vermillion torii gates that symbolize the shrine appear to float above the surface of the sea.

Tsunoshima is a beautiful island with a bright cobalt blue sea and white sandy beaches located to the northwest of the Yamaguchi Prefecture. From here you can see the perfectly illuminated starry sky or the sun setting over the Sea of Japan. It is a well known filming site for movies, commercials or TV shows in Japan, and it holds the third place in the Facebook page of "The breathtaking sights in the world I want to see before I die", showing its immense popularity. The Tsunoshima Bridge that connects it with the rest of the land is the second longest free access bridge for an island in Japan, reaching 1,780 meters in length. On the northwestern edge of the island, the Tsunoshima lighthouse can be found on Yumegasaki. This was the first western-styled lighthouse located along the coast of the Sea of Japan. It continues to illuminate the ocean to this day. In 2016, it was recognized as the "Romantic lighthouse" making it a perfect touristic spot for visiting couples.

Shuri Castle Park is a castle ruins park in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Shuri Castle once stood on a hill overlooking Naha Port, which was a base for international trade, and is now an urban park. The main hall was destroyed by fire in 2019, but restoration work is underway with the aim of completion in 2026. Photo by AC

Located in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, Churaumi Aquarium has one of the world's largest aquariums, where you can observe large marine creatures such as whale sharks and manta rays up close. There are plenty of exhibits that teach you about the diverse ecosystem of Okinawa's oceans, including the beauty of the coral reefs and the mysteries of deep-sea creatures. You can gain a deeper understanding by participating in a guided tour of the aquarium or a backstage tour. If you visit on your graduation trip, you can rediscover the charm of the ocean with your friends and share your impressions. (Photo by AC)