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Friday, August 15, 2008

The World Heritage


This is one of the World Heritage called Go-ju-no-to in Horyuji. This is the oldest five story tower in Japan. This is not in Kyoto but in Nara. Nara is next prefecture. People call them Kyoto Nara as if they are one city.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Tsu-ten-kaku


This is a tower in Osaka called Tsu-ten-kaku. It is a symbol of Osaka and people there are proud of it. It is not as high as Tokyo Tower, but it is very unique. In Tsu-ten-kaku there is a statue called Bliliken. It is famous because it is believed that if people touch his foot, they will be richer. The word of the tower says HITACHI prasma television. Just an ad. Why don't you buy one for yourself?

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Mt. Fuji


Mt.Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. The hight is 3776 meters. The top of the mountain is covered in snow. It looks like it put makeup on itself. Now it has a gabage problems but I hope it can be solved soon.

Monday, August 11, 2008

The Horse Racing


Horse Racing is one of popular gambles in Japan. There are many horse racing tracks in Japan. Even Tokyo and Kyoto have ones. I am not sure if they are happy to run, but as long as I see from their running, they are beautiful when they run. This horse is named "Natural Make". Interesting eh??

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Saturday, August 9, 2008

The Lantern


We put a light inside of lantern made of paper. The letter said Ka Tou Jii which means Flower Light Street. As this name says, this has better flavor than the lights themselves. Once this lantern shines on the street, it has more Kyoto-ness.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Stone Monument


Shrines have usually stone monuments at entrances. You can find the name of this shrine. It is called Kamata Jinja. Shrine is from Shinto which is our traditional religion.