Sayuri - Memoirs of a Geisha Movie
Tuesday November 29, 2005
The world premiere of Sayuri, Memoirs of a Geisha film, is held at Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan (Japanese Sumo Gymnasium) on Tuesday. Memoirs of a Geisha hits theaters on December 10th ... Read More
Shopping in Tokyo
Monday November 28, 2005
The cost of living in Tokyo is known to be expensive, but there are many places you can shop inexpensively. Also, you can easily find both Japanese traditional products and ... Read More
Mobile Phones in Japan
Saturday November 26, 2005
"I'll be going to Japan soon. Since I'll be staying/studying for 1-2 years, I was planning of using a mobile phone. What is better - to rent or to buy ... Read More
Photo Gallery: Great Buddha
Friday November 25, 2005
This is a photo of the statue of Great Buddha (daibutsu) in Kamakura, Hase-dera Temple.
Japanese Statue Photos
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Photo Gallery: Hakone
Wednesday November 23, 2005
Hakone is a good day trip destination from Tokyo. The view of Mt. Fuji from Ashinoko Lake in Hakone is wonderful. Hakone Pictures
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Visit Museums in Tokyo
Monday November 21, 2005
Many great museums are located in Tokyo, including National Museum of Modern Art, Science Museum Tokyo, Edo Museum, and lots more. To save admission fees, Grutt Pass 2005 is available ... Read More
Japanese Weddings
Saturday November 19, 2005
"I have been invited to attend a wedding in Japan. It will be my first trip and I am quite unsure as to what to expect. What is involved in ... Read More
Kyoto Golden Pavilion
Wednesday November 16, 2005
U.S. President George Bush visited the Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto on Nov. 16.
Kyoto Pictures
Kyoto Travel Guide
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Photo Gallery: Chrysanthemum Flower - Kiku
Wednesday November 16, 2005
Here is my collection of photos from a Japanese Chrysanthemum (kiku) festival. Many kiku festivals are held in fall. Autumn in Japan
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Japanese Princess Sayako's Wedding
Tuesday November 15, 2005
The only daughter of Heisei Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko is getting married to Tokyo metropolitan government employee Yoshiki Kuroda today in Tokyo. Read more...
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Hot Springs (Onsen)
Monday November 14, 2005
Japan is well-known for its many volcanoes, and consequently there are a lot of hot springs (onsen) all over Japan. Hot springs in Japan
How to Take a Japanese-style Bath ... Read More
Travel to Japan
Friday November 11, 2005
"I am planning to visit Japan in the month of December for 1 Week. I would like to travel as much as I can with not very expensive escort tours. ... Read More
Photo Gallery: Japanese Maples
Wednesday November 9, 2005
Japanese maple leaves (momiji) have turned red in Japan. Fall colors can be seen in many places. Enjoy! Fall Foliages in Japan Japanese Maple PicturesJapan Fall Foliage Map
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The Most Beautiful Japanese Gardens
Monday November 7, 2005
Kanazawa Kenrokuen, Okayama Korakuen, and Mito Kairakuen are three the most beautiful landscape Japanese gardens. Spend a whole day in one of the gardens and enjoy Japanese landscapes. Great Japanese ... Read More
Small Islands in Japan
Saturday November 5, 2005
"I would like to visit some of the small Islands of Japan.
Does anyone have any Suggestions?" Suggestions?
Japanese Autumn Holidays
Thursday November 3, 2005
November 3 is Japanese Culture Day (bunkano-hi), and it's one of the national holidays in Japan. November 15 is called shichi-go-san (7-5-3) festival. This is not a national holiday but ... Read More
Japan Fact
Wednesday November 2, 2005
Do you want to know about Japan? Here is a list of basic country fact, such as population, currency, weather, and lots more. Japan Profile
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