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Kyoto in Japan

Sorukayde — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:43:49 +0000

No visit to japan is complete without ensuring you see the once Imperial Capital City Kyoto. Kyoto has seen many earthquakes, fires and wars throughout it’s 11 century stand as the Imperial Capital but was spared the onslaught of World War 2 firebombing. Today it has 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines which attracts tourists during the autumn season.

In Kyoto you can see traditional Japanese buildings, temples, shrines and even the Maiko dress complete with nape make up and hair ornaments. They even have a Kyoto International Manga Museum for anyone who is interested in seeing some original historic Manga works in the more industrial city areas.

Shopping in Tokyo

Sorukayde — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:36:06 +0000

You haven’t had the pleasure of high class shopping until you have shopped ’til you dropped in Tokyo Japan. Tokyo boasts everything from high end department clothing stores, gaming stores, tea houses, electronic shops and jewelery stores especially in the district of Ginza. However, you can also find great deals in one of the many 100 yen shops (think of them as poundlands if you are from the UK), or simple convenience stores to pick up some odds and ends or essentials. Tokyo also has lots of thinsg to do and see including many tourist attractions so when you are finished shopping, if you are not exhausted already you can spend some time exploring Tokyo.