Monthly Archives for May 2013
2013 ITU World Triathlon Series Tokohama
The 2013 ITU World Triathlon is a series of eight World Championship Triathlon events. Grand Final will be held in London in October 2013. The series is organized under the auspices of the world governing body of triathlon, the International … Continue reading
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located within the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park in Okinawa, Japan. The aquarium is four stories with tanks containing deep sea creatures, sharks, coral and tropical fish. They have 33,000 living animals approximately … Continue reading
“Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri” – Mt. Fuji Moss Pink Festival
Today I went to the Fuji Shibazakura Festival which is the best place to enjoy viewing Shibazakura. I saw the spectacular combination views of Mount Fuji and thousands and millions of Shibazakura all over the place. They are so beautiful … Continue reading
“Gokaicho” – Public Openning of Shinano Kokubunji Temple
A historical temple, Shinano Kokubunji (one of Japanese Temple System in Shinano) was built by the Emperor Shomu in 741 during Nara Period. It was renovated in the 15th century, and “gokaicho” or “a temple is opened for public” started … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day
In Japan, Mother’s Day had been March, 6th that an empress’s birthday since 1931 to 1949. Then it became the second Sunday in May that is same as the United States. Sending a Mother’s Day card is not too common … Continue reading