Pages tagged with Tokyo
2012 is the year I am going to get out there and start striking off my ever growing list of places to go before I settle down & so something ‘productive’ – god forbid.
A member of the Japanese doomsday cult Aum Shinrikito, Makoto Hirata, reported himself to the police in Tokyo after being indicted for 16 years.
Ikebana is the traditional flower arrangement which is conducted in Japan. After reading this article you might change your mind about your local florist.
The sado or chado, more commonly known as the tea ceremony, is a cultural ritual of preparing and drinking tea based on Daoism. During my trip to Tokyo i was able to partake in the delightful cultural event.
Tokyo seen through the eyes of an American student. This is the reason why everyone must travel abroad before they die.
Just when people were starting to relax in Japan, they are hit again by another earthquake.
One of the largest quakes yet unleashes massive tidal wave alongside the coast of Tokyo
This is another true tale from my past, I cannot believe this actually happened myself until I look at all the faxes, photo's and letters I saved regarding this trip, this whole thing actually spooked my companion Michelle.
There are good reasons to be worried about children and mobile phones, reports Michael Fitzpatrick. Sociologists in Japan, where mobiles have been common among the young for some time and offer sophisticated services, see an alarming trend. Read about this survey.
Hachiko Square, in Tokyo, Japan, is said to be the busiest “simultaneous pedestrian crosswalk” in the world, seeing approximately one million people each day, with as many as 10,000 people crossing during a single cycle of the light. (Check out these videos.)
China is the emerging powers, with which they deal, albeit for different reasons, the leaders of the 21 countries belonging to APEC
Japan- The land of rich culture, Buddhist temples, beautiful places. Many people don't know Japan has many UNESCO world heritage sites which attracts tourists to this beautiful country. Read more to find about them.
Based on my trip to the amazing places in Singapore. Singapore is fantastic place to visit, lots of things attracts travelers.....
Here is an article to embrace a little of Japan before you go for a tour.
Every time a traveler or a tourist goes to different places, it is English, the International language, usually used for communication. But in some circumstances, some find it difficult to communicate when in t...
Impressions of one of the swankiest areas of Tokyo, a visit to Mitsukoshi (think Harrods) and general family fun in Tokyo!
Our adventures travelling around the world with a three year old! As part of our family world trip, we spent 10 days in Japan.
