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.

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?

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.

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??

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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.

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.

Pagoda

Buddism came to Japan in 538. Japanese Emperors in Heijo & Heian Era in 8 to 10 centruty believed in Buddism and made hundreds of temples. That is why there are many temples in Kyoto and Nara.

Hiroshima

Today is the day when we had an atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima 63 years ago. I don't know why people can not still get peace in the world even though we know that we want it. What did we learn from wars in the history. We are still in a long way. Please visit Hiroshima, you may feel something. People are not born to fight but to live togheter.
This picture is "Ojizosama" a deity in Buddism. We will never forget you. Rest in Peace.

Shoes for Business

Japanese office workers always wear suits and leather shoes. We thought that style is most appropriate for business. You will find many people wearing suits even in summer time if you visit Japan. But please take a close look at their foot. You might find something different. That might be .......

Leather Slippers!!

Penetrating the Darkness

Beam!!
Originally uploaded by Sakura Japan

"War of the Worlds"?? No. It is a temple in Kyoto. There are no alians. There are just quiteness and stillness forever. Please visit Kyoto at night time. You may find your best place.

Favorite Drink

Coke is very popular all over the world including Japan. But I prefer this. The name of this drink is Oronamin C. It is from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. and has been famous since its launch of 1962. I have drunk too since little. This makes people "Genki Hatsuratsu" (Getting full of Power) as its TV commercial says.

Japanese Castle

Japanese Castle!
Originally uploaded by Fly High Ikaros

This is a Japanese Castle in Matsumoto, central Japan. I think this castle is beautiful but what's more its reflection on the surface of the water makes it more beautiful. Buildings exist not only themselves but also in surroundings. It is listed as one of the 100 best castles in Japan and also a national treasure.

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Hi everyone. I am goint introduce some Japanese here. I hope you will like it. Call me Ikaros. I would love to share anything with people in the world. Common, give your opinions please!!