In 1965, plans to establish a municipal zoo were announced as a project commemorating the city's 80th anniversary. The best location for the zoo was found from among several sites in the city. Local residents responded well, and contributions...

Shizuoka Castle, located in the city of Shizuoka in Japan, is a historic landmark that dates back to the early 17th century. The castle was originally built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, as a strategic military stronghold...