Shopping: Tokyo imperial palace:
Shopping in Japan is neither cheap nor
expensive. Generally speaking,
Electronics, shoes and branded goods
are more expensive in Japan (Compared
to the USA). Anime goods, Japanese
souvenirs tend to be cheap. Just like any
other country, there are very cheap
shops (Example: Daiso. Each item is $1)
and very expensive department stores
(Takashimaya, Daimaru).
The weather:
Eastern Japan has hot and humid
summers and cold winters with very
heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side
and in mountainous areas.
Western Japan has very hot and
humid summers (with temperatures
sometimes reaching 35 oC or above)
and moderate cold winters.
Okinawa and Amami have a
subtropical oceanic climate. These
areas have hot and humid summers Mount Fuji:
(with temperatures rarely reaching
35 oC or above) and mild winters.
Senso-J Monument: spiritual landscape. From its sacred Shinto
roots that date to at least the 7th century to
The flag: Tokyo imperial palace: the breathtaking cherry blossoms that cover
Like so many other Japanese cities, Tokyo has a the area in springtime, no visit to Japan is
The national flag of Japan is a rectangular
white banner bearing a crimson-red circle long history of imperial rule. Tokyo is home to complete without a visit here.
at its center. This flag is officially called one of the best-preserved imperial palaces in
Senso-Ji:
the Nisshōki (日章旗, 'flag of the sun'), but is the country. The Tokyo imperial palace, which
more commonly known in Japan as was built by the Tokugawa during their reign Nothing speaks to Tokyo’s expert blend of
the Hinomaru (日の丸, 'Ball of the sun'). It has a long past and unbelievable opulence that ancient Buddhist temple is located in the heart
embodies the country's sobriquet: only adds to the allure. Today the palace still of Asakusa, Tokyo and is one of the city’s
the Land of the Rising Sun functions as the home of the Japanese biggest claims to fame. And don’t just take our
Emperor Akihito and his family. Due to this, word for it, the Senso-Ji Temple is the world’s
Geographical location: visitors can only go to the palace on the most visited sacred site with roughly30 million
is an island country in East Asia. It is in the emperor’s birthday (December 23) and visitors annually.
northwest Pacific Ocean and is bordered January 2nd when a new address is given for
on the west by the Japan extending from the year ahead. Traditional clothes:
the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward
the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, Mount Fuji: The Kimono:
and Taiwan in the south. Nothing captures the wild beauty of Japan The traditional dress of Japan is the Kimono.
better than Mount Fuji. Not only are Mount Kimonos, which are generally made of silk,
Capital: Tokyo Fuji and its surroundings absolutely have large sleeves and reach from the
The currency: Yen breathtaking, but it also holds loads of shoulders all the way down to the heels. They
significance in terms of Japan’s cultural and are tied with a wide belt called an obi.
The
Traditional dishes:
flag:
Sushi:
Sushi (すし, 寿司, 鮨, 鮓, pronounced is a
Japanese). dish of prepared vinegared
rice (鮨飯, sushi-meshi), usually with some
sugar and salt, plus a variety of
ingredients (ねた, neta), such as vegetables,
and any meat, but most
commonly seafood (often raw but can be
cooked.
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