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Ryoan-Ji Temple
Ryōan-ji Temple (竜安寺). Famous for its Zen garden, which is considered to be one of the most notable examples of the "dry-landscape" style. Some say it is…
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Dogo Onsen
Dōgo Onsen (道後温泉) is Japan's possibly oldest and certainly most famous hot spring, located only a few kilometres from the centre of Matsuyama, in the…
Travel
Travel Insurance
There are many good reasons to have travel insurance - unexpected events, unfamiliar environment, travelling at odd hours, and language issues, just to…
Travel
Japan Temples
Guide to Japan Temples including detailed guides to Tokyo Japan Temples and Kyoto Japan Temples . KINKAKU-JI TEMPLE KYOTO JAPAN The Temple of the Golden…
Travel
Kyoto Temple
We have detailed here most of the Kyoto temples. We have links to some extensive articles on some of more famous Kyoto Temples. Daitokuji Temple (大徳寺). A…
Fashion
Uchikake - The wedding kimono
For a young women having a traditional Japanese wedding , they wear the most gorgeous Kimono called Uchikake . Most people rent this kimono, however the…
Travel
Japan Guide
Our comprehensive Japan Guide covers Tokyo , Kyoto , Osaka , Hiroshima , Fukuoka & other areas. Japan Guide includes Japan hotel guide and detailed…
Tokyo
Tokyo Itinerary - One Day
This itinerary is a one-day tour of Tokyo , the capital of Japan . The following is a hectic whirlwind tour of Tokyo, which will take you to: A sushi…
Tokyo
Tokyo Japan
At over 12 million people, TOKYO JAPAN is one of the biggest cities in the world. It is also huge and varied in its geography, with over 2,000 square…
Tokyo
Tokyo Tower
TOKYO TOWER Tokyo Tower has been made famous by its appearance in many movies and cartoons. Tokyo Tower is really one of few icons of Tokyo. Tokyo Tower…
Tokyo
Tokyo Airport
Narita Airport Almost all international services fly into Narita Airport (NRT), inconveniently located nearly 70 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. The…
Language
Japanese Phrases Basic
Hello. こんにちは。 Konnichiwa. ( kon-nee-chee-WAH ) How are you? お元気ですか。 O-genki desu ka? ( oh-GEN-kee dess-KAH? ) Fine, thank you. 元気です。 Genki desu. ( GEN-kee…