The Atomic Bomb Dome is a part of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park which is in the center of Hiroshima city and the dome has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing.
The purpose of the preservation is to establish the memory of nuclear horrors and advocate world peace. This Atomic Bomb Dome was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. (2:12)
Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima.
This shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and several buildings and possessions in this shrine are designated as national treasures.
When the tide rises and fills the inlet, it looks as if the shrine floats on the water. The gate appears to be floating at high tide, when the tide is low, the gate can be accessed on foot. (2:57)
Tokyo is one of the mega cities in the world. The population is more than 12 million which is almost equivalent to 1/10 of Japanese population.
The footage was captured in Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Akihabara and Ginza. While the blinking neon sings represent Tokyo Night, The heavy traffic is another thing to mention.
Mikoshi is a portable shrine that is usually carried in a festival. There are many types and sizes of Mikoshi. People wear unique costumes and making dance steps while they carry portable shrines.
Footage was captured at "Asakusa Sanja Festival", it is famous for its Mikoshi festival. Very popular event in Tokyo.
Kyoto is one of the best tourist destinations amongst Japanese cities. It had been a capital of Japan for more than one thousand years, therefore, Kyoto is rich in its cultural and historical heritage. Ginkaku (Silver Pavilion) was established in 1482 with breath taking garden, and Kinkaku (Gold Pavilion) was built in 1394 covered with gold-leaf on Japanese lacquer. Kiyomizu temple was founded in 798 and features a famous large wooden veranda supported by 139 pillars, each 49 feet high.
Yakitori is grilled chicken speared on sticks. All different parts of the chicken, thighs, skin, liver, etc. can be used for yakitori. There are tons of Yakitori restaurants in Japan, and are fancied especially by businessmen. It's also popular outdoor BBQs! Our party did Yakitori BBQ at riverside park.
"Toro Nagashi" is a Buddhist ceremony that usually held during summer period. "Toro" means lantern, whilst "Nagashi" means to stream.
A paper lantern that lit by a candle inside and streamed down a river. Usually a message is written on the outside of the paper lantern. The purpose of this event is to send off ancestor's spirits.
Japan is known as one of the most secured countries in the world, there are so many vending machines anywhere. The lists of what we can buy from vending machines are drinks, alcohol, cigarette, instant cup noodle poured boiling water when it's bought, porno magazines and videos etc. But this vending machine is weird enough even for Japanese people, and it sells Eggs!!
Every guide book of Japanese sightseeing features Asakusa as a best tourist destination around Tokyo. That's true, so many stuffs that you might be interested in. Asakusa is the best tourist area in Tokyo, and especially popular amongst foreign visitors. It has a big temple called Sensoji. Everything's Japanese.
A big typhoon comes and hit Japan. This is one of the strongest typhoon in the postwar era and the road in front of my house becomes a river. A big typhoon comes and hit Japan, especially around my place. This is one of the strongest typhoon in the postwar era and the road in front of my house becomes a river.
















































