Tokyo National Museum
November 4, 2006
If you’re going to be in Tokyo, then you simply must visit the Tokyo National Museum. During your visit to this amazing facility, you’ll be able to see a wide range of amazing and priceless pieces found nowhere else in the world. Read more
Mount Fuji
November 3, 2006
Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain at an elevation of 3776 meters and lies slightly west of Tokyo. People have traveled to this majestic mountain for ages, and it’s easy to see why. This amazing natural wonder has provided inspiration for artists, writers and spiritual seekers from all parts of the world. Mount Fuji is actually a volcano that’s now dormant. The last time it erupted was back in 1708, almost three hundred years ago. There are many different ways for tourists to view the majesty that is Mount Fuji. Read more
Cherry Blossoms in Japan
November 1, 2006
The cherry blossom, or sakura, is the official flower of Japan. There are dozens of cherry tree varieties that are found in Japan, including the Yamazakura and Somei Yoshino varieties. Most cherry trees feature blossoms that have five petals. However there area varieties that feature as many as twenty petals.
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