Kintaikyou Bridge
wooden bridge on four stone piers that extends across the lower Nishiki River.
elaborate wooden framework made of winding wires and clamps, and is counted
as one of the three most famous bridge in Japan.
by third load of
Iwakuni domain, Kikkawa Hiroyoshi.
Arita porcelain
Saga Prefecture.
porcelain.
discovered a pottery stone in the Izumi Mountain of Arita. He was the first
to make porcelain in Japan.
called Imari.
with Chinese porcelain, greatly influenced European pottery.
loved by Europe’s aristocrats.
Every year during Golden Week in spring, the Arita Ceramic Bazaar is held
in Arita.
the country. You’ll find all kinds of pottery, from daily items costing less than
100yen to masterpieces costing millions of yen.
Toward the Meiji Restoration
At this place in August 1864, the combined fleet of America, Britain, France and
Holland attacked and defeated the Choshu-han Clan, which governed this
region of Japan.
This event was a turning point in Japanese history toward the Meiji Restoration
and modern Japan today.
This cannons are replica of the one used by the Choshu-han during the battle.
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Okinawa / Manzamo
Manzamo, one of the most exciting scenic spot
Located on the west coast of Okinawa Island, is a scenic spot famous for its
breathtaking view from the top of precipitous cliff about 20 meters high.
Referred to as the " Elephant’s Nose" , it is a broad, flat land of raised coral reef
covered with natural green grasses.
Located in Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park, this expanse of lush vegetation
is designated as a Natural Monument of Okinawa Prefecture.
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Shuri Castle
Shuri Castle known as " Gusuku", which is unique in Okinawa.
Built on the upland 120 meters above sea level, this world heritage-listed
castle overlooks Naha City, the capital of the Okinawa prefecture.
This architectural wonder was profoundly influenced by the architectural
style of Japan and China.
The pattern of dragons and vermilion lacquer coating reflect the Chinese
influence, whereas the structural from of the roof indicates the Japanese
influence.
The castle is magnificently illuminated from sunset to midnight.
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Kabuki
Kabuki, is one of Japanese traditional stage arts along with Nho
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It is said to have originated in Kyoto with a woman named Okuni at the beginning of the 17th century.
However, it is now performed only by male actors, so it amazing that the very first performance was by a woman.
Male actors called onnagata specialize in playing female roles. Kabuki started out as theater for the common people, so it does not have strict rules like nho or traditional Japanese music and dance.
The stage was similar to nho stage at first, but has changed
gradually. The hanamichi is a platform extending from the main stage, and is used by actors to come and go from the main stage. |
In Kyushu, you can watch Kabuki at Hakata-za located in Fukuoka-city
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Hakata-za The theater for Kabuki plays, musicals, the Takarazuka Revue and variety of other shows that are performed monthly. more … |
Sumiyoshi-jinsha Shrine
oldest Sumiyoshi-jinsha in Japan. it was built in 737.
The shrine is also one of the three biggest Sumiyoshi-jinsha in Japan, The others are
Sumiyoshi-taisha in Osaka and Sumiyoshi-jinsha in Shimonoseki.
・Address: 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi Hakata-ku
・Directions: A 10 minute walk from JR Hakata Station
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Hakata
Fukuoka-city was originally two separate towns the common fork’s
Hakata and the lordly Fukuoka castle town.
Hakata located east side of Naka River, was a commercial town prospered as important
Asian Continent for many years.
and hotels are standing close together after Canal City Hakata that which is a
large scale compound institution.
Here also there are a lot of historical buildings including Kushida Shrine,
Hakozaki Shrine, Hakata Machiya Furusatokan and Tochoji temple.
you can feel these old Hakata by a half day excursion on foot.
There are many festivals held here in Hakata including Hakata Dontaku
and Hakata Gion Yamagasa.
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Sushi
serve you and made of vinegared rice, usually topped with other ingredients including fish (cooked or uncooked) and vegetables.
parties for congratulating people on promotion, engagements or graduations. These day, there are a lot of cheap, fast sushi restaurants including Kaiten-sushi
restaurant, which offer run-of-the-mill sushi.
There are a few distinct terms used at sushi restaurant.
・the part of tuna with a lot of fat is called Toro
・ginger is gari, soy sauce is murasaki
・hot green tea is agari.
First, hold sushi upside down in your chopsticks and dip it in a little
soy sauce.
But never dip omelet sushi or vinegared fish sushi in soy sauce. Also, eat ginger when you have fish sushi.
It kills fishy smell and clears the taste on your tongue.
It is said that ginger also help to reduce the hot favor of wasabi.
Tea Ceremony
perfected in about middle of the 16th century.
In the Tea Ceremony, powdered green tea called “matcha” is used.
First, a little powdered green tea in put in a tea cup.
Next, hot water is poured in and it is stirred with a tea whisk called chasen
made of bamboo. You can enjoy the Tea Ceremoney Kokura Castle Garden in Kitakyushu-city.
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