Monthly Archives for May 2015
The A-bomb Dome, Hiroshima
The A-Bomb Dome has been well preserved since it was bombed, however to protect the building from the weather, regular reinforcement and repairs with steel beams are also necessary. The atomic bomb eliminated everything in the town. Visitors & even the … Continue reading
Amaharasi Coast Quasi
Good evening from the Amaharasi Coast Quasi-National Park. In Amaharasi, there is a big rock, called Yoshitsune Iwa. This rock is famous after the legend story about Minamoto Yoshitsune. On a clear skies day you can see Tateyama mountains range rising above Toyama Bay.
Ainokura Gasshodukuri Village
A beautifully charming cultural heritage of Ainokura Gasshodukuri Village in Nanto Toyama. These houses were built from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji period, with the oldest supposed to have been built in the 17th century. You will also find … Continue reading
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima castle is a typical flat castle & the castle tower was designated as National Treasure in 1931. But later it was destroyed by atomic bomb during WW2. Later, the exterior of the castle was renovated and the inside was restored. Today, it … Continue reading
Sapporo Ramen Yokocho
Sapporo’s Ramen Alley in Susukino has a total of 17 ramen shops lining both sides of the alley, you can easily become overwhelmed when making your decision and there’s a reason why each one is here so just start from one end … Continue reading