Cherry blossoms (Sakura) are Japans unofficial national flower. Even so, "cherry blossoms have been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture. There are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan, most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The Japanese celebrate that time of the year with "Hanami" (cherry blossom viewing) parties under the blooming trees."
Everybody says the Cherry Blossoms are absolutely gorgeous, and for Sakura to be admired in their full bloom. The Hanami time must be selected carefully! (Since some parts of Japan are warmer and colder than others, take that into consideration! ^^)
For more details: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3050.html
Everybody says the Cherry Blossoms are absolutely gorgeous, and for Sakura to be admired in their full bloom. The Hanami time must be selected carefully! (Since some parts of Japan are warmer and colder than others, take that into consideration! ^^)
For more details: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3050.html
"Natural hot springs (Onsen) are highly popular across Japan.
Every region
of the country has its share of hot
springs and resort towns, that have their own Onsen!
There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water. Different minerals provide different health benefits, and all hot springs are supposed to have a relaxing effect on your body and mind.
Hot spring baths come in many varieties, indoors and outdoors, gender separated and mixed, developed and undeveloped. Many hot spring baths belong to a ryokan, and overnight stay at a hot spring ryokan is a highly recommended experience to any visitor of Japan."
For more details: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2292.html
There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water. Different minerals provide different health benefits, and all hot springs are supposed to have a relaxing effect on your body and mind.
Hot spring baths come in many varieties, indoors and outdoors, gender separated and mixed, developed and undeveloped. Many hot spring baths belong to a ryokan, and overnight stay at a hot spring ryokan is a highly recommended experience to any visitor of Japan."
For more details: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2292.html
"Mount
Fuji (富士山, Fujisan) has a nearly perfectly shaped composite
volcano has been worshiped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity
among artists
and common people throughout the centuries.
Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone, which is snow-capped several months a year, is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers.
An easy way to view Mount Fuji is from a train, on a trip between Tokyo and Osaka. If you take the shinkansen from Tokyo in direction of Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, the best view of the mountain can be enjoyed from around Shin-Fuji Station on the right hand side of the train, about 40-45 minutes into the journey.
If you want to enjoy Mount Fuji at a more leisurely pace and from a nice natural surroundings, you should head to the Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region at the northern foot of the mountain, or to Hakone, a nearby hot spring resort."
For more details:http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2172.html
Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone, which is snow-capped several months a year, is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers.
An easy way to view Mount Fuji is from a train, on a trip between Tokyo and Osaka. If you take the shinkansen from Tokyo in direction of Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, the best view of the mountain can be enjoyed from around Shin-Fuji Station on the right hand side of the train, about 40-45 minutes into the journey.
If you want to enjoy Mount Fuji at a more leisurely pace and from a nice natural surroundings, you should head to the Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region at the northern foot of the mountain, or to Hakone, a nearby hot spring resort."
For more details:http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2172.html
Japan is the home and birth of both anime, manga and anything related to the subject. I suggest that you go to Japan and buy manga, anime DVDs, posters, cosplay (dress up) as you can!
"Akihabara (秋葉原), also called "Akiba" after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March.)".
"Akihabara has been undergoing major redevelopment over the years, including the renovation and expansion of Akihabara Station and the construction of new buildings in its proximity. Among these newly opened buildings were a huge Yodobashi electronics store and the Akihabara Crossfield, a business complex with the aim of promoting Akihabara as a center for global electronics technology and trade."
For those who love Pokemon there are, "Pokemon Centers are stores where you can buy all things Pokemon like trading cards, stationery, toys and games, including some exclusive items. The stores also have areas for battling and trading Pokemon with other customers. There are two Pokemon Centers in Tokyo, one just a few steps from JR Hamamatsucho Station and one in the Lalaport shopping mall in Toyosu."
Have fun and shop away!
"Akihabara (秋葉原), also called "Akiba" after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March.)".
"Akihabara has been undergoing major redevelopment over the years, including the renovation and expansion of Akihabara Station and the construction of new buildings in its proximity. Among these newly opened buildings were a huge Yodobashi electronics store and the Akihabara Crossfield, a business complex with the aim of promoting Akihabara as a center for global electronics technology and trade."
For those who love Pokemon there are, "Pokemon Centers are stores where you can buy all things Pokemon like trading cards, stationery, toys and games, including some exclusive items. The stores also have areas for battling and trading Pokemon with other customers. There are two Pokemon Centers in Tokyo, one just a few steps from JR Hamamatsucho Station and one in the Lalaport shopping mall in Toyosu."
Have fun and shop away!