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Unique Building in Japan became a tourist attraction. One of them was in Kyoto. You can go to Ginkakuji or Ginkaku-ji which is a pavilion of silver (Silver Pavilion Temple) the 15th century.
Ginkakuji built on the orders of the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa (1435-1490) as a comfortable resting place. Initially he wanted to emulate his grandfather’s creativity at Kinkakuji. After Yoshimasa’s death in 1490, the function of the villa or pavilion converted into Buddhist temples. But in time they are not maintained and some parts of the buildings many of which were destroyed in later centuries.
Perhaps this is somewhat ironic because Ginkakuji originally designed as a place of exhibition and monuments. However, the reality is actually an example of a unique building in Japan that still survive. Which can be seen in the front room Togu-do (East Seeking Hall) is a sculpture that is believed to Yoshimasa. This is where the Shogun Ashikaga spent his lifetime. At the rear there is also room for tea tradition Dojin-sai.
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) is a simple building with exterior wood that is similar to Kinkakuji. The design also incorporates bangunanyang styles exist in China and Japan. Most of the buildings in the compound of this temple has existed since the 17th century, but in the 1600s new buildings began to be built with the interest and inspiration of the shogun. Read the rest of this entry »
TOKYO Metropolitan Museum of Photography is the only museum in Japan devoted to the photography world. Museum building consists of four floors and is located in Ebisu Garden Place, Tokyo. The Museum has a diverse collection of photographs and drawings ever in Japan. In addition about 20 programs ever held in this place, including an exhibition organized to put pictures snapped by the photographers are amazing.
In 1990 the museum was officially opened to the public. This is a photo gallery of the first in Japan that are not only dedicated to displaying the images from only a single photographer. Museum exhibiting a collection of photographs from many photographers and it is becoming enlightened in the world of photography to organize a show photos periodically.
A total of three exhibition rooms are available at the museum, located on floors B1, 2, and 3, and there is screening at the 1F hall. Museum has a collection of photographs from world renowned photographers around 25.000 photos, and 60,000 books on photography.
Kiyomizu Dera or Kiyomizudera is the name of the famous Buddhist temple in Otowasan Kiyomizudera, Eastern Kyoto, Japan. The temple was built since 798 and was continued in 1633. The name of this temple is taken from the name of the waterfall within the complex Mizu kiyoi which flows directly from a nearby mountain. Uniquely, the end to lure the fish in the pond-no-Taki Otowa located within the temple area.
The main hall of Kiyomizu dera has a size too large and is supported by hundreds of pillars that stand out over the hills, so that the beautiful city of Kyoto can be seen from a distance. At Kiyomizu dera temple complex there are also Jishu-Jinja shrine dedicated to the god of love Okuninushino-Mikoto. Jishu-Jinja has a pair of “love stones“ placed 18 meters apart and myth, each visitor can take it with your eyes closed and meet in the middle of the intersection. If successful, meaning they mate.
Other activities popular in this temple is the provision of amulets, incense, and o-mikuji (get a big fortune from scraps of paper) and take pictures at the main temple platform. At Kiyomizu dera there is also a beautiful view of the flowers are blooming cherry on cherry blossom festival (mid-April to early May).
JAPAN ready to start next weekend with the latest generation of high-speed train that has the look of green and silver decorated with pink stripes. Bullet train has a maximum speed of 180 mph (or about 289.68 km / h), making it the fastest train in Japan. “Not only fast, the train is also environmentally friendly, reliable and comfortable and offer a friendly passenger service,“ said Tomoyuki Endo, Shinkansen group manager at the East Japan Railway Company
“Hayabusa,“ the first of a fleet upgrade Japan’s bullet train has been around for 14 years also sparked excitement of train enthusiasts. It is said, many who stormed the ticket for his first debut on Saturday (5 / 3), although appreciated thousands of dollars on the internet.
Ticket “GranClass“ for all trains Hayabusa on Saturday even sold out in just 20 seconds. “GranClass“ is a train service with leather seats, individual reading lights and pedestal foot, together with alcoholic beverages and snacks for free. Previously, there were 139 for one ticket deals in the online auction and eventually sold for U.S. $ 4,705.
DISTRICT Yanaka, Tokyo, Japan, miraculously spared from Allied bombings in World War II. Charm of this district lies in the hidden flavor such as that offered few places follows.
1. Yanaka Cemetery (Yanaka Reien)
Lasting peace is the heart Yanaka Yanaka Reien which has about 7,000 graves. This area presents its own tranquility if you’re looking for that atmosphere. This cemetery can be a reminder of how the religious side also become an important part of Japanese lifestyle. In the western part of the cemetery you will also find dozens of temples, although not all open to the public.
Yanaka Cemetery is located in the Yanaka 7, Taito-ku, even has a police post and a special playground for children. This can add to peace but it all depends on your mindset.
2. SCAI baths
SCAI bathhouse is one of the contemporary art gallery of the most famous in Japan. This is the bathhouse building converted into a gallery. SCAI often holds exhibitions of artists such as Anish Kapoor’s world, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Darren Almond, as well as some big names that come from Japan. Read the rest of this entry »