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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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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.