Japan Animal, Bird + Historical Pictures

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Come for the entertaining winter penguin parade and spend time spotting birds, reptiles and majestic mammals at this zoological park.

One of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge cities is at the heart of this region that’s blessed with sacred shrines, gorgeous coastlines and lush mountain landscapes. 

Asahikawa is Japan’s saké-brewing, seafood and ramen noodle centre. Amuse yourself at its zoo, sculpture museum, pottery village, ski slopes and beautiful gardens.

Futuristic architecture, sandy beaches, hot springs and eclectic attractions, such as a replica Statue of Liberty, await on this man-made island in Tokyo Bay.

With a golden front, serene ambiance and intriguing history, this temple is known throughout Tokyo for its wild and impressive annual festival.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

Get a sense of the daily religious practice of Ota Ward at a shrine that holds an impressive annual children’s horseback archery festival.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

Pay your respects to the victims of the atomic bomb at this elegantly designed monument and cenotaph in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

In this museum nestled in the heart of a park, explore the story of Hokkaido, from the island’s natural history to the Ainu people and Honshu colonists.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.