Jun 29, 2008

Okinawa

Shureimon Gate at the entrance of Shuri Castle Park is known as a symbol of Okinawa. This is one of the World Heritage in Japan.

Jun 25, 2008

Jinja

Jinja is a Shinto shrine where a particular kami (Shinto deity) is enshrined. People visit jinja to make wedding vows, celebrate births and the New Year, and make prayers.

Jun 23, 2008

Capsule Hotel

"Capsule hotels"offer minimum overnight accommodations. Consisting of simple capsules rather than rooms, they are much cheaper than ordinary hotels.


Ryokan


Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn with the interior designed in the traditional Japanese style. The rates usually include breakfast and supper.
This picture is a room of Kinugawa-Onsen Ryokan.

Jun 21, 2008

Shinkansen

The Shinkansen is the super-express train nicknamed "The Bullet Train."
It is very convenient for movement from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nagano.

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Kamikochi, National Park2.
What a beatiful nature!

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Kamikochi, National Park.
Clear stream and forest.

Mt. Fuji

Fuji-san and cherry blossoms.
With a height of 3,776 meters, Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest mountain.

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Arashiyama, Tenryuji Temple.
Beautiful garden!

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Arashiyama, Togetsu-kyo bridge.

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Kiyomizu-dera.
Kyoto was the capital of Japan and home of the Imperial Court for over 1,000 years.
Temples in Kyoto attract visitors from all over the world.