Japan

Where life is bright even at night© 2008 Kameeka Miller All Rights Reserved

Historical Moments

• 1952 - 1989 :Japan entered a period of peace and great economic growth after enacting the Treaty of San Francisco.

• 1945 August, 6th: The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.

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Japanese Atmosphere

In Japan they tell

their weather in the

Celsius scale compared

to America that

use the Fahrenheit scale.

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Attractions

The National Art Center, Tokyo

7-22-2 RoppongiMinato-ku

Tokyo106-8558

Tel: 03 6812 9900The National Art Center Tokyo is open 10-6pm,

closed on Tuesdays with late opening

on Fridays until 8pm.

A castle town situated at the mouth of the Nishiki river. It's symbol the Kintai-kyo bridge

was constructed by Kikkawa Hiroyoshi, Lord of Iwakuni in 1673 during the Edo period. It is a five arch bridge,

and one of the three famous bridges of Japan.

Cherry blossom in the spring and cormorant fishing

in the summer only add to the attraction of

this bridge. Other places to see include Iwakuni Castle, Kikko Park,

and the white snake display.

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Shopping￥ 8,400 ￥ 4,830

￥ 4,000 

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Kokeshi dollsKokeshi, the most typical doll of northern Japan, have been made by woodturners at hot springs

throughout the region for almost 200 years. Dogwood and maple are the woods commonly used.

Just cylinders with round heads attached, the dolls are usually painted in floral designs and

basic colors, with non-toxic vegetable dyes. Thereare 10 basic styles of kokeshi,

but the variations are limitless. First made as toys for girls, the dolls

have become popular collectibles with adults.

Nightlife

Bar Milwaukee. An English-style pub in a basement that features darts,

foosball and a pool table. And a lot of Gaien men. Be careful upon entering;

the dart board is precariously close to the bottom of the stairs. Tokyo’s Club Yellow

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Hakone, a scenic area near Mt. Fuji, is one of the most renowned hot

spring resorts in Japan. Among the resorts in the area,

Tenzan hot spring resort is one

of the most famous hot springs suitable for one day visits.

Tenzan is located in the hills near

Hakone-Yumoto, the terminal station of the

Odakyu line. Tenzan is an authentic hot spring

where you can enjoy Hinoki

(Japanese cypress) and open air baths as well as soba

and other varieties of Japanese cuisine.

Foreigners will be moved by the quiet Japanese atmosphere.

To get there takes about two hours by train from Tokyo.

Ikkyu (Facilities for hot spring only. Hinoki bath and open air bath)

Admission fee: Adults 1,000 yen Children 630 yen (Children from 1 year of age to those

in the final year of elementary school) Opening hours: 11:00 ~ 19:00

Closed at 20:00 Sat., Sun. and national holidays open until 20:00.

Closed at 21:00 Closed: Thursdays

Tenzan (5 baths for men and 6 baths for women, restaurants and rest area)

Admission fee: Adults 1,200 yen Children 630 yen (Children from 1 year of age to

those in the final year of elementary school) *Required also for those using dining facilities only.

Opening hours: 9:00 ~ 22:00 Closed at 23:00 Closed: For approximately

5 days in the middle of December.

Hotels & Accommodations

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RestaurantsEast Towne Mall

Teppanyaki style, freshly cooked Japanese cuisine "made to order“

in front of the customer. Major Lines

Chicken, Beef, & Shrimp Teriyaki, RiceStore Location:

Lower Level, FC-12 Phone:

608.243.8686

Tokyo has some of the best restaurant for savoring Japanese food.

The restaurants perfectthe traditional cuisine to serve

an authentic dish.The Japanese have their own

distinct style of dining, which is well preserved

by the restaurants which serve a delicious blend of seafood

and other traditional Japanese ingredients.

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How to get around

Air transportation Air planeAutomobile

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Health & Beauty

Rock climbing

A 4-part lesson that teaches the fundamentals

of climbing techniques. You’ll receive in-depth

instructions on how body positioning and

movement affects your climbing ability.

This workshop has been popular among

beginners who are keen to get the

basic movement right.

Shiro salon by 1980/Takuya Hosokai + Hiromasa Mori

Shiro is a hair and beauty salon in Fukui, Japan, built back in 2006

but never before published, by architects 1980.

Shiro means white in Japanese, in contrast to Kuro, which means

black and which is also the name of another house by

the same architects. The steel-frame building has a footprint of 78 m2

and a total floor area of 194 m2.Zavod Big

Dunajska cesta 201000 Ljubljana

SloveniaT: +386 1-431-2222

Boxing Gyms in Japan help

you work out with personal trainers.

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Pics

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Hot Spots

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www.jnto.go.jp/

www.japan-guide.com

www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/japan

www.japantimes.co.jp

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