2. Fuji-Q HighlandFujiyoshida Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. it was opened on 2 March 1968.The theme park is near the base of Mount Fuji. It has a number of roller coasters, as well as two haunted attractions: the Haunted Hospital, the world's first largest haunted attraction and the newly built Hopeless Fortress. Other attractions include Thomas Land, a children's area with a Thomas the Tank Engine theme and attractions themed to Gundam and Evangelion. In 2006, on the 9th Season of The Amazing Race, the final 3 teams came here and rode Tondemina, Dodonpa and Fujiyama looking for a clue to their next destination. Fuji-Q's most famous roller coasters are the following: Fujiyama, 79 metres tall, 130 km/h, opened in 1996 and was once the world's tallest roller coaster. As of 2007 it... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
6. Matsumoto City Museum of ArtMatsumoto Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. The building is also known as the Crow Castle due to its black exterior. It was the seat of the Matsumoto domain. It is located in the city of Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture and is within easy reach of Tokyo by road or rail. The keep , which was completed in the late sixteenth century, maintains its original wooden interiors and external stonework. It is listed as a National Treasure of Japan.Matsumoto Castle is a flatland castle because it is not built on a hilltop or amid rivers, but on a plain. Its complete defences would have included an extensive system of inter-connecting walls, moats, and gatehouses. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
9. Nozawa Onsen Ski ResortNozawaonsen Mura Nozawaonsen is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the village had an estimated population of 3,480, and a population density of 60 persons per km². Its total area is 57.96 square kilometres . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
10. Karuizawa prince shopping plazaKaruizawa Machi Karuizawa Station is a railway station in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan, operated jointly by the JR Group company East Japan Railway Company and the third-sector railway operator Shinano Railway. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
13. Hakuba Snow Sports SchoolHakuba Mura Hakuba is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the village had an estimated population of 8,789, and a population density of 46.4 persons per km². Its total area is 189.36 square kilometres . Hakuba is an internationally renowned ski resort town in the northern Japan Alps. As the surrounding valley has an annual snow fall of over 11 meters, it is the central hub for 10 ski resorts with more than 200 runs. The village was the main event venue for 1998 Winter Olympics . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Nishikigoi (Japanese koi, brocade carps) , Tokyo 2018
THE KANTO KOSHIN-ETSU NISHIKIGOI CONTEST Dec. 8 and 9 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) in 2018 Ueno Park near the Fountain, Ueno, Taito-ku The Japanese people have long praised the koi (carp) as the king of river fish. There are tales in many parts of Japan in which old carp living in ponds or rivers are regarded as the masters of such waters. The fish grows to over 1 meter in length. It was an important food fish in old Japan.
The breeding of carp is believed to have developed in Edo days (1600-1867). The carp were sold not only as food but also as pets for their beauty.
Many new types of beautiful carp have been bred in Niigata and among them, Nishikigoi has become most famous. Some have red and white spots on a white body, or have red, black and white markings. (Source: