Monthly Archives: June 2013

Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana)

Japanese flower arranging has been part of the culture for 700 years. Japanese flower arranging is an art that involves thinking about every aspect of how the flowers and leaves are placed. Japanese take care of a Ikebana with so much care such as placing their branches beautifully.

 

Winter Sports In Japan

Japan has several  world class ski and snowboard resorts with abundant,high quality snow,beautiful scenery and – what has become part of Japanese apses ski culture.While skiers still outnumber, snowboarders most Japanese ski slopes, snowboarding also enjoys a big popularity and the number of resorts welcoming  snowboarders and providing special snowboarding facilities.images

Delicous food in Shikoku

Mouth watering steak with a side of lemon salad

Mouth watering steak with a side of lemon salad

Go fishing at Shikoku’s wide rivers, boasting delicous tropical fish. Stuff your belly up with a delicate snack of sushi wrapped with glory / seaweed. Have fun, if not enlightment, as you pop dumplings in your hungry mouth. Breathe in the sweet fragance of Japan’s best herbs and spices as you parade around the markets. Delicately take a sip of saku, Japans best rice wine  while watching a big game of football. Say hello to grilled tofu and scrumtious chicken soup / noodles. Gaze in wonder at the magnificent colours of fondue. Enjoy these delicacies today at http://japanesefood.about.com/

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Mount Fuji

 

This mountain is the most highest mountain in Japan. Its the height of 3,776 meters. Mount Fuji is  sacred mountain due to the fact that it is worshipped  by people all over the world. It got its shape from repeated volcanic eruptions; the last one was in 1708.If you want to see Mount Fuji in a short amount of time board the bullet train from Tokyo it only takes 40-45 minutes.

Top tips: The mountain is blocked by clouds so it is recommended that you see Mount Fuji on cold seasons.If you want to enjoy mount Fuji even more you better head to the Fuji Five Lake at the northern foot of the mountain where the view is eye-catching.Diamond Fuji is when the sun rises behind the mountain, it kind of looks like the sun is sitting on the mountain best viewed in early mornings in certain places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Zoo

Japan’s most oldest zoo was established in 1882 also it was the biggest attraction in all Japan. All the animals are more than happy to live there, but most of the animas there are deadly. The last remaining panda who lived named Ling ling passed away in 2008. There are nine dinosaurs and counting  that need to be locked up or else you will not be alive! In 2011 the zoo ‘s manger  went to China to get more pandas TO GAIN MORE ANIMALS AND BECOME POPULAR. In 2012 THEY TURNED THE INCREDIBLE ZOO INTO A MUSEUM BECAUSE  IT WAS GETTING TO OLD. THEY HAVE ANIMAL BONES IN THE MUSEUM FOR OTHER PEOPLE TO BE AMAZED SO THE CAN WACTH THE AMAZMENT! WACTH OUT FOR THE SLEEPING SNAKES THEY SLEEP ALL DAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY GIVE YOU  A FRIGHT AND SHOCK OF DOOM!! YOU CAN GO TO THE RIDE CALLED NIGHTMARE PLUS IT’S IN THE MUSUEM.

Temples in Japan

There are loads of peaceful temples in Japan. Buddhist temples attract many people to pray in them.In Japanese Hondo Kondo and Mutseden mean the main halls of the Temple. Due to Buddist tradition, the temple bell  is rung 108 times on new years eve. Even though Tokyo is a modern city,  Kyoto has 2000 temples.Temples are where the Buddhist people come to pray.

This is the Hase Kannon Temple which is very famous in Japan.

Monkey park

It is fun for kids because kids enjoy observing animals.

Make sure you are aware’d of the mountain because it is too steep.

I’m sure that you will enjoy this monkey park.

You can have an opportunity to have a clear picture of monkeys instead of pictures of monkeys that are not clear.

There are over 200 Japanese monkeys in this monkey park.

The monkeys are really common because it is a monkey park.

If you don’t like monkeys because they are really noisy well you might change your mind if you go and see this monkey park.

This monkey park is incredible and filled with monkeys in addition they drop banana skins so make sure you don’t slip.

You could have chance to feed the monkeys.

This monkey museum is an absolute must see and amazing.

If you think monkeys are annoying you may change your mind however if you do not come then you will miss out the fun and it will close in 9:00 pm.

 

 

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossom is part of the Japanese life.It shows beauty.The cherry blossom (sakura) is Japan’s unofficial national flower. It has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture. There are many dozens of different cherry blossom varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The Japanese celebrate that time of the year with hanami  (cherry blossom viewing) parties under the blooming trees.

 

 

 

 

Things to do in Tokyo

Japans capital city is one of the busiest in the world. With a massive population and lots of top attractions. Therefore there are lots of interesting things to do which will make your visit exciting. In Tokyo you can rejuvinate in the most luxurious bathhouses in Japan. Why not rent a bike it will be great fun and also make you fit. Not only do you get to explore the Disney resort in Japan but also the Uenzo zoo in Tokyo with some of the rarest animals in the world like giant pandas. Also Tokyo has its own Kiddyland; a place for children to play and have fun.

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Bullet Train

 The Bullet Train has been the leader of all the other trains with a staggering 270km/hrs. It will take you any where and it is easy travel. This device knows when it is going through a tunnel or a bend. The family of the bullet train has been added to the new members with even more advance technologies. It includes automaticly changing speed ,greater safety and more comfortable passanger seats to relax. Another feature of this train is automatically speeds up and slows down. It can take you from Tokyo to Osaka. Moreover the new suspension system has been installed to shield passengers.

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