Osaka Water Park, opened on July 20, 1990, also known as Kaiyukan Aquarium, is one of the most popular water parks in Japan and one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world. Located in the city of Osaka, this park offers an immersive marine life experience for visitors of all ages. The water park […]
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The Pontocho district in Kyoto is one of the most iconic districts of the Japanese city of the ancient capital. Nestled along the Kamo River, Pontocho is famous for its narrow streets, traditional teahouses, and illuminated paper lanterns that create a magical atmosphere at night. In this article, we will explore the history, culture, and
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Yodobashi Camera is a chain of consumer electronics stores based in Japan. Founded in 1960 by Terukazu Fujisawa, the company quickly grew to become one of the largest electronics chains in Japan, with over 30 stores nationwide. Yodobashi Camera’s product line includes digital cameras, camcorders, computers, televisions, DVD and Blu-ray players, smartphones, tablets, video game
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Godzilla is an iconic fictional character from Japan, created in 1954 by director Ishirō Honda and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka. This giant monster quickly became a symbol of Japanese popular culture, and has since been featured in numerous film adaptations, television series, manga and video games. The character of Godzilla was created following a nuclear accident
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Enoshima Island is a small island located in Sagami Bay, about one hour from Tokyo by train. This island is famous for its Buddhist temple, Shinto shrines and panoramic ocean views. The main temple of the island is Enoshima Temple, also known as Benzaiten Temple. It is dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of art, music
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Toyosu Market is Tokyo’s new seafood market, which replaced Tsukiji Market in October 2018. It is located in the Toyosu district, near Tokyo Bay, and is three times larger than the old Tsukiji market. Toyosu Market is a modern complex with advanced technology for seafood preservation and distribution. Toyosu Market is divided into three main
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“Empire of the Senses” is a 1976 Japanese film directed by Nagisa Oshima. The film was very controversial when it was released because of its explicit sex scenes and was banned in many countries. Despite this, it is considered a masterpiece of erotic cinema and has influenced many filmmakers around the world. The film is
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Okayama Castle is a Japanese castle located in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as U-jo, the “Black Crow” because of its walls made of black wooden boards. This is in contrast to the nearby Himeji Castle which is called the “White Heron”. It is considered as one of the most beautiful
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Kaiju is a Japanese film genre that was popularized by the 1954 film Godzilla. The genre focuses on giant monsters that threaten cities and populations. Kaiju are usually alien creatures, but they can also be mythological creatures or creatures created by humans. Kaiju movies are known for their spectacular action and special effects. Kaiju movies
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Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the Chubu region on the east coast of the main island of Japan, Honshu. It is bordered by the prefectures of Yamanashi, Nagano, Aichi and Kanagawa. With an area of 7,779.41 km² and a population of about 3.7 million, Shizuoka is the ninth largest prefecture in Japan. History Shizuoka Prefecture
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