Monthly Archives for March 2015
Izumi Airport
Izumo Airport is an airport in the Shimane Prefecture, Japan. This airport is also known as “Izumo En-Musubi Airport” meaning Izumo Airport of Romantic Fate. This is name over the Izumo Shrine which is famous for the “EN MUSUBI”, or ‘fortune knot’ … Continue reading
Mt Fuji view from plane
The bird’s eye view of Mt. Fuji the highest mountain in Japan from an airplane window on a clear day. If you are flying into or leaving Tokyo do check out the view from the window seat depending on your route you … Continue reading
Sapporo New Tram
This new type of streetcar running in Sapporo city is designed to work in harmony with the atmosphere of the city, a transparent design gives it the feeling of open space, and it is made in part with wood from … Continue reading
Memorial Illumination lighting, Tokyo Skytree
It has been four years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. March 11 Memorial illumination lighting of Tokyo Skytree is a design won in 2013 contest by a local school girl titled “Meika”, meaning bright flower, our hope for the future.
Sahachi Dish, Kochi Pref.
The picture shows the traditional Sahachi Ryori (platter of fresh seafood) which is famous in Kochi Prefecture. This plate consists of various fish from the Pacific Ocean. This platter is usually serve in the local ryokan (japanese-style hotel) or some local … Continue reading