Monthly Archives for October 2014
Happy Diwali, Yokohama
AJT wishes you Happy Diwali! Diwali in Yokohama, the festival of light which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year which held last weekend at Yamashita Park, Yokohama.
Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station, with its attractive red brick structure, is a place where eastern and western Japan come together. People from all over the country and all over the world pass through Tokyo Station daily. Tokyo station is definitely an attraction worth seeing, … Continue reading
Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku
Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is decorated with good luck charms such as the kazari kumade (decorative rake) – a custom passed down since the Edo Period – to wish its visitors good luck and business fortune for … Continue reading
Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto
Nanzen-Ji in Kyoto, also called Zuiryusan，is one of the most well－known Rinzai Zen temples in Japan. Emperor Kameyama loved this beautiful place so much that in 1264 he built his detached palace here. A characteristic of the history of this temple is … Continue reading
Hello Kitty Cafe, Yokohama
To all Hello Kitty fan, November 1st is Kitty chan’s birthday and Hello Kitty Café Restaurant in Motomachi, Yokohama is planning a special birthday event on that day!!