| One
of
the tourist
attractions located in Fukushima Prefecture is British Hills, a resort
located at the top of a mountain. It recreates the atmosphere
of
Britain for its visitors' education and leisure. Tazawako was a town named after neighboring Lake Tazawa. The town was merged into the new city of Semboku in 2005. It is home to several skiing areas and hot springs, as well as Tazawako Swiss Village. Reading Connection Both British Hills and Tazawako Swiss Village are mentioned in the article "Foreign Country Theme Parks: A New Theme or an Old Japanese Pattern?" by Joy Hendry. The former is described in some detail. For More Information Fukushima Prefecture Home Page (In English!) Fukushima Museum Things to do and see in Fukushima Prefecture Sightseeing in Semboku Tazawako Map British Hills Official Site Students' impressions of the British Hills experience Some pictures of British Hills and other tourist sites Back to Japan Back to Main |