Kawazu, Shizuoka An ingenious solution to a tricky engineering problem, this spiraling bridge takes drivers for a dizzying spin.This corkscrew bridge drives locals loopy in the center of Japan ’s scenic Izu Peninsula. Completed in 1982 to cover terrain too steep for a conventional road, the bridge is an intriguing landmark on the route from Tokyo to the hot-spring resorts in the nearby city of Shimoda.

Kushiro, Hokkaido Sailors who traveled the world’s oceans created a top three list of places to watch the sunset. The first two locations are Bali in Indonesia, and Manila in the Philippines. The third is none other than Kushiro. Sunsets are most beautiful from autumn to winter when there is often clear skies and clean air. The number one spot in Kushiro to check out the sunset is Nusamai Bridge, which is considered to be one of the three most picturesque bridges in all of Ho

Nanto Shi, Toyama Ken Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some...

Imizu Shi, Toyama Ken The Uchikawa area in the city of Imizu faces the Sea of Japan and flourished as a transit point of Kitamae-bune...

Nagasaki Shi, Nagasaki Ken Said to be one of the oldest stone arched bridges in Japan, Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge) stretches across...

Shiomonoseki Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Tsunoshima island is connected to mainland Japan by the second-longest bridge, "Tsunoshima O Hashi", in...