Monday September 8, 2008

You might have heard about that Japan's Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda resigned this month. I wonder who is going to be the next prime minister of Japan. The National Diet Building in Tokyo is a popular tourist attraction. The Diet of Japan (Japan's legislature) is composed of the House of Representatives and the
House of Councillors. There are free guided tours of the House of Councillors available on weekdays. Join a one-hour tour which takes you to interesting rooms and halls in the Diet Building.
Tour of the House of Councillors
The Diet Building
The Diet Building Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com
Friday September 5, 2008

Japanese moon viewing custom on the night of August 15th (in the lunar calendar) is called tsukimi. People view the beautiful moon quietly at home, gardens, shrines, temples, and so on. Tsukimi this year falls on September 14th. For those of you who want to experience Japanese moon viewing, here are some places you can visit.
Japanese Moon Viewing
Japanese Culture
Photo by Yasuhide Fumoto / Getty Images
Tokyo Disneyland Starts Celebrating Halloween
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Tokyo Disneyland will be filled with special decorations and activities for Disney's Halloween. The park holds fun Halloween events from September 12 to October 31 this year. Guests are welcome to enter the park, being dressed up as disney characters during this time. Also, special Halloween party plans are available at
Disney Ambassodor Hotel. Plan ahead and visit Tokyo Disneyland at Halloween.
Halloween Events in Japan
Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary Celebration
Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland Photo by Shizuko Mishima
Monday September 1, 2008

Are you visiting Tokyo in September? You have a chance to see sumo games. One of the 2008 Grand Sumo Tournament is held from September 14 to 28 at
Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Tickets are on sale now. Even though you can't buy tickets in advance, same day tickets are available at the Kokugikan box office.
Japanese Sumo
Tokyo Guide
Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com