Time Zone |
Asia/Tokyo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Skopje |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Located in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture, Ryuno City is a 1,000-year-old castle town known for its well-preserved Edo period streetscape and rich cultural heritage. The city's "Ryunosuji Shopping Street" is one of Japan's "Three Great Streets of Beauty," where traditional wooden buildings are preserved and you can feel the rich historical atmosphere as you stroll through the streets. Ryukeno is famous for its soy sauce brewing industry, and "Ryukeno Soy Sauce," one of the three largest soy sauces in Japan, is still made in the old-fashioned way. In addition, the city's attractions, such as the Ryuno Castle Ruins and the Hizenaga Katsu Memorial Museum, illustrate the historical changes from the Warring States period to the Meiji Restoration. The cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season add a poetic touch to the old town, making it a must-visit place to experience traditional Japanese culture.
Radža is a quiet town in western North Macedonia, nestled in the southern foothills of the Šar Mountains, about 120 kilometers from the capital, Skopje. The town is known for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture and traditional Balkan flavor, with the old town's stone paths, wooden houses and quaint mosques speaking of its long history. Surrounded by dense forests and crystal clear mountain springs, it is an ideal destination for hiking and eco-tourism, especially in summer. The local people still practice handicrafts and traditional folklore, and the annual "Raja Cultural Festival" attracts many visitors to experience the authentic rural life of Northern Macedonia.