Recently in Japan, evening entertainment has been enriched. With the increase in the number of visitors to Japan, events and festivals to entertain people at night are increasing. You can see it at night in temples like this.
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Mt. Semagatake
There are many small mountains in the suburbs of Tokyo including this mountain. It’s just the right height for hiking. But please be careful because you will get lost or be attacked by a bear without a guide!
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A shrine that enshrines the god of fire, Mt. Atago
Kyoto City is surrounded by mountains and is rich in nature. There are many places where you can hike. The most famous one is Mt. Daimonji, which is about 300 meters high. You can reach the top of the mountain in about an hour. The next famous mountain would be Mount Atago. It is 950 meters high here, so it takes about 3 hours even for one way. It enshrines the god of fire, so business owners who handle fire such as restaurants often visit. If there is anyone who is suffering from a fire, please go there.
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The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge!
The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge!
With a total length of 3,911 m and a central span of 1,991 m, it is the world’s longest suspension bridge. Since its opening in 1998, it has been certified and listed in the “Guinness World Records”. The construction cost is about 500 billion yen. Height of the main tower: 298.3 m (above sea level).
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What is “Yuru kyara” in Japan?
Japanese people like anime and manga. Of course not everyone likes it, but it is so widely spread that it can be called Japanese culture. There is also a local mascot character called Yuru-chara. This is also widely accepted. Some people make fun of it because it shows Japan’s childishness, but many people think it’s cute too. How about a souvenir from your trip in Japan?
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Local Parades in Japan
Parade festivals are often held in rural Japan. Students from elementary school to high school parade through the town dancing and playing musical instruments in groups. The school practices for these festivals and cultivates students’ sense of unity. The townspeople feel a sense of community solidarity through these events.
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Sawayama Castle
Sawayama-jo Castle was located on a mountain overlooking Lake Biwa. It is famous as the castle of Mitsunari Ishida, a busho (Japanese military commander) in the Sengoku period. The mountain is about 150 meters high, so it’s perfect for hiking.
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A restaurant with the best view of Tokyo Sky Tree
<A restaurant with the best view of Tokyo Sky Tree>
Tokyo Sky Tree is famous as the world’s tallest autonomous steel tower. You can see the 634 meter tower anywhere in Tokyo. But this is the best restaurant you can see it. It is at a restaurant of Asakusa Sky View Hotel. This window seat is always full.
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The biggest lake in Japan
The largest lake in Japan is Lake Biwa. It is the lake in Shiga Prefecture and it is more than three times as large as the second largest lake. Shiga prefecture is attracting attention now. Because 2 big dramas are on air and both are set in Shiga prefecture. The statue in the picture is very famous as Akechi Mitsuhide who betrayed Oda Nobunaga. A drama focusing on this person is broadcast on NHK. Japanese history lovers will be fascinated by Shiga Prefecture.
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Hello Kitty with Hato Bus
Anyone who has visited Tokyo from abroad for sightseeing is probably familiar with the city tour buses with their distinctive yellow bodies. At the tour departure point, the visitors are seen off by this cute mascot. These days, due to the recession, the buzzword for travelers is “AN-KIN-TAN,” which means tours that are inexpensive, of short distance and of brief duration. Along with visits to popular sites around the Akihabara electronics shopping district, all-you-can-eat meals at local restaurants are enjoying high demand.