Dolores
United States
1 years in Japan
一期一会 (Ichi-go ichi-e)
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Dolores
United States
1 years in Japan
Miharu Takizakura - Waterfall Cherry Tree of Miharu (Fukushima)
I would like to introduce you to one of the five great cherry trees of Japan: Miharu Takizakura. It is also one of three giant cherry trees of Japan. It was designated a national treasure in 1922. Apparently, polls frequently rank it as the number one tree in all of Japan. While in Japan last Ap…(248 words)
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Cherry National Treasure Waterfall Cherry Tree Fukushima
Mt. Hanamiyama - Hanamiyama Park - Fukushima City
Mt. Hanamiyama is a park on the slopes surrounding a rural farming neighborhood just outside of central Fukushima. It is a satoyama, a forested hill district close to a rural community. This is a wonderful setting where you can enjoy a hike or a leisurely stroll among the cherry trees and colorfu…(190 words)
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Cherry blossom Nature Walk City Fukushima Beauty Cherry Flower Mountain
Edo Wonderland - See the Legends!
I will admit that this was one of the most memorable adventures of my first trip to Japan. It is all very interactive and you can actually experience the Edo period lifestyle first-hand. This is a wonderful place to see and take part in the living history and culture of the Edo period. This cult…(223 words)
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Edo Period Nikko Park Trip History Play Japanese Culture Live activities Lucky
Shibata Castle, Niigata Prefecture
I first visited Shibata in April 2013. Shibata is located in Niigata prefecture which is on the western coast of Japan's main island and is known for its pristine landscape. Within the prefecture is the second most extensive land area devoted to National Parks. Ijimino Park and Ominesan Sakura P…(171 words)
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Castle Niigata Sake (Rice wine) Park Cherry blossom Onsen April
Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree
On my first visit to Tokyo, I signed up for a half day tour of Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa via Hato Bus tours. Hato, http://www.hatobus.com, has a number of different tour packages ranging from half day to full day. The full day tours include lunch. Our tour guide was a Japanese woman who spoke En…(169 words)
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Tokyo Asakusa Tokyo Skytree Visit Building Tera (Temple) Ginza Bus English Akihabara