Chủ Nhật, 12 tháng 1, 2014

Impressed by the ice and snow-covered land.

Aizu was one of the places that snowy weather for Japan pictures the bridge over the river Tadami straightforward, along the banks of the white snow-covered trees, blend together creating beautiful natural picture

To get to the Aizu you can easily catch the train from any city in Japan, Snake River originates in Yellowston National Park (United States of America) through Grand Teton National Park, the Hells Canyon National Recreation and many other national parks

So you can take a scenic Snake River from many different venues, and parks

In the winter the Snake River bib white clothes, with snowflakes covered throughout the forests

 

You will be moments extremely impressive when watching the Snake River from upstream

Snoqualmie falls (USA) is one of the famous attractions of the city of Seattle

 

Place known after the famous TV series "Twin Peaks" shot here

In the winter the waterfall freezes creating spectacular rock pillars

Green Lake (Blue Pond) is known as the Lake has the color changes according to the weather

In the winter the trees jutting up from the Lake are covered with snow white with blue water Lake look like a painting of nature

It becomes known to attract many tourists after Apple used the picture of the blue water lake for the OS X Mountain Lion

The lighthouse was constructed on Lake Michigan (USA), one of North America's Great Lakes

Winter this year, the big waves hit the pier and the lighthouse along with record cold swept across the United States have created layers of ice and snow white look like a fairy tail

The big ice of the glacier Perito Moreno (Argentina) is the official currency in Patagonian

To the Perito Moreno you can wander along the banks, or climb the ice to discover the wonderful scenery of the area

Rhaetian (Switzerland) as the railway passes through the world's most beautiful land

The scenery on this route really so great, especially in the winter snow on the way, the trees

 

Abraham Lake is located in the province of Alberta, Canada

The temperature in the area was the when it drops below-30 degrees making the lake water freezes

 

Air bubbles of methane Lake that make up the magical white spots hidden under layers of snow and ice on the surface of the Lake, this brought to Lake Abraham impressive landscapes in winter

 

The Green River is located in Greenland (Denmark), are derived from glacial melt, so that its shape changes every year

 

It has always been one of the most wonderful places to go kayaking

The blue water line images blend with the white ice will surely bring to you enjoyable experience

 

Lake Baikal (Russia) is the Lake and at the same time is also the world's deepest lake with a depth of 1,642 m

Especially in the winter in the frozen lake that looks like a giant mirror on the water make up a beautiful sight

 

To get to the Baikal you can fly to Irkutsk and then can go by train or bus

 

Thứ Sáu, 10 tháng 1, 2014

Such a Museum in Japan.

Which is known as a country with a unique culture should be nothing confusing while in Japan constructed many impressive museums and special

Below is a list of 6 museums can't set foot upon Japan. 1. Cartoon Museum in Suginami, Tokyo. The Museum attracted many otaku from around the world. Photo: flickr. If a fan of Japanese animation, the Suginami Animation Museum is where can't ignore when coming To Japan with this Museum, you can be witness to the process of finalizing an anime character, see beautiful photos, or learn about the history of anime in Japan

 

The Museum is located at address 3-29-5 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku 2. Tokyo Toy Museum. The Museum also attracts a lot of adults.

Photo: thecardboardcollective. Located at 4-20 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Toy Museum showroom of about 5000 toys including wooden toys or the trivia board game To this Museum, you not only enjoy the quaint and unique game that also involved players try them.

3

Wheat noodle Museum Momofuku Ando, Osaka. Lots of instant noodle brands are on display in this image: itsrainingmian. Porcini noodle Museum is exhibiting all the brands as well as other types of garlic noodle in Japan.

 

Here you can learn the most basic knowledge on the process to get a cup of noodle wheat. But what makes the Museum attract more tourists is the service themselves, wheat noodle packet and cups.

The Museum also has a self-service dining area and play area for small children

Of course the two regions also relate to noodle snacks 4. Yebisu beer museum. , Tokyo beer drinker. Those certainly will enjoy this museum.

 

Photo: flickr. Located in Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo, Yebisu beer Museum welcomes visitors with the giant beer cans full of interesting and strange

The Museum consists of four separate display zones are galleries and exhibits, beer tasting room, gallery and studio to this Museum, visitors have the opportunity to learn the processing and manufacture of beer or tasting the beers here.

 

In particular the Museum also exhibited the model "snacks" looks extremely attractive and eye-catching. 5. Salt and tobacco Museum, Tokyo. A model is on display in the Museum. Of photos: qjphotos

Tobacco and salt Museum is one of the interesting museums in Japan. Here exhibited many of the collection on tobacco and cigarette cases such as salt or salt-tools.

The Department of museum displays of tobacco and salt because these are two extremely important products for Japan for many centuries. If you want to learn about the process of making salt or the effects of tobacco, the Museum is the ideal place.

The Museum is located in Jinnan 1-16-8, Shibuya-Ku 6. Tokoyaki, Osaka Museum Tokoyaki Museum look quite warm. Photo: therainbowholic. Which is considered the city's iconic dishes of Osaka should be nothing confusing when there really is a museum Tokoyaki.

Here, you can learn about the history of this unique cuisine as well as contemplate the variants have since 1935. To the Museum, you also enjoy the Tokoyaki from the masters of cooking or buy yourself the guest book style ' Tokoyaki ' do.

Naoshima-island for the soul love art.

Japan's national gathering so much contemporary art space, but probably not where the country cherry, landscape art was built on the island, as a small, peaceful land of Naoshima

 

Naoshima is a fun stop for visitors can relax, immersed in the peaceful landscape, dropping under arts, especially after a visit to the crowded city to Japan, here are four reasons that LonelyPlanet recommend exploring this beautiful island:.

Explore the works of art. No coincidence that Naoshima was honored as ' island of art "by art of weave on the locality on the island as in hotels, galleries and become an integral part of the landscape here. Anywhere on the island of Naoshima, tourists can also encounter the works of art and creative arrangements.

Visited allegorical art is best known as the Benesse House, Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum and art-House landscape project.

The island also has the autographs of famous artists in the world as the painter Claude Monet, Yukinori Yanagi, James Turrell, architect Tadao Ando, Jasper Johns, Yves Klein, Andy Warhol, and Hiroshi Sugimoto.

Visitors when strolling around the island to explore the works of art and impressive sculpturesSometimes they hide themselves, disguised as a playground for the children or the gardens of brilliant colors. On this beautiful island, a special project has been implemented, which is converting old buildings into a showpiece, the exhibition of the artwork of Japanese artist as well as the world.

The project has attracted a lot of attention and affection of those who love the arts across the country. Besides, the island also has a public bath house named "I LOVE YU. " this is a combination of Italian food between the public and the art of arrangement forms a work there

 

Along with decoration of paintings, collages or other decorative stones are arranged in a very creative and elaborate, under the floor to place the pictures "cool" but artistic, gives people who come here for a period of rest and relaxation offers a unique experience.

Giant pumpkin is another's favorite photo point tour. Admire the giant pumpkin.

Located at the end of the pier on the island, pumpkins with giant size to become one of the most exciting destinations on the island. It seems anyone set foot here must also carry on yourself by being photos taken with this work as to assert to Naoshima. This is the work of Yayoi Kusama artists famous, one of the pioneers in the process of building the Naoshima island of art. The process of creating a fancy scenery and became the symbol of the region.

Visit the Museum 007 Red Tattoo. Approximately 3,000 residents on the island of Naoshima was delighted when their island appears in the popular novel series about spies James Bond author Raymond Benson: "man wearing a red tattoo".

In 2004, the residents there have proposed film crew making the film in this island, however, up to now I still don't have the film would be shot here. To call attention, during that period, the inhabitants have built a museum dedicated to the novel and portray, in the hope that the Naoshima will become an ideal stopover of portray

 

If you are a fan of Bond, this museum is a destination not to be missed and don't forget to sign the petition on display here. To call on 007 spy film was shot hereNaoshima, residents have built a museum that very elaborately.

Search for relaxation and tranquillity. The landscape here that help visitors find the relaxation, tranquillity is not where the country Japan also.

You can go to Naoshima in the day after visiting the island of Honshu Islands nearby Okayama, Kyoto, Osaka to enjoy a different experience.

Far from leaving the neighborhood small, noisy, the island is called can make up a heaven help resurrect physically and mentally, there's time to enjoy the experience of the real meaning of life. Discover the island of Naoshima's art truly is a great experience for those who want to escape the crowded noisy scenes of traditional flowers it to return with a feeling of rustic with simple, casual lifestyle.

The island is quite hilly, surrounded by the beautiful sea, suitable for touring the island by bike or on foot. Here at available the bicycle hire service or bike engine power at the restaurant located near the docks. At some hotels, you can rent bikes for free to see if you were booking a holiday at the hotel.

There are 3 main port to Naoshima Island, including Miyanoura, Honmura and Seto gate; every day there are always numerous boat from Takamatsu and Uno to the island.

Thứ Tư, 8 tháng 1, 2014

Hida-unique outdoor museum of Japan.

Hida folk village is a Museum, exhibiting some 30 homes and farmhouse of Japan village landscape, picturesque, located on a hill overlooking the Valley of Takayama and surrounding a large pond

Around the Hill are the sacred places of worship, both Buddhism and Shinto religion.

 

The village is a collection of houses, farming, the traditional architectural style of Japan from many different villages and surrounding areas. The village's main attractions are the houses "gassho-zukuri" traditional ramps like 2 hands are pieced together in prayer.

The houses, traditional farms in this village there are from 100-500 years. All the houses are preserved carefully and open the door to welcome visitors daily. The village was built for the purpose of introduction for tourists as well as the Japanese people conscious about the preservation of the historical and cultural values, traditions of Japan.

And Interior layouts in the very unique and appealing. All items in the home that is stored, displayed and viewers can discover the daily lives of the Japanese people, through the daily dishes, glasses collection from the 16th century, Tifany lamps, roofs of straw, the altar of the family. Many houses exhibiting the artifacts of that era, such as through the tool and only silk, clothing, cooking utensils

 

Each House is preserving originality, including objects related to the life and labor of the house owner. Visitors can wander from House to House to drop the effort to explore. Another charm of the village is the Hida Minzoku-kan, including a group home has special architecture was erected here in 1958. Some homes are available as factory described how the famous handicrafts of Japan such as wood carving, basket, hats, Sandals made of straw, map dyeing, weaving and lacquer.

The hearth of the House was burned up in the morning to give you warm, lively and beautiful eyes. All take you on many aspects of rural life in the tradition of the Japanese people during the era was over. You can buy small souvenirs such as handicrafts, ceramics and enjoy the Japanese cuisine at the traditional restaurant. The village is a typical demonstration of the preservation and retention of the traditional values.

Once to the Hida, a unique impression of the village would remain in the hearts of visitors.

Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 1, 2014

9 reasons why Japan has always fascinated visitors.

 1. Everything is lovely.  

The Japanese enjoyed what lovely and you can see this everywhere

From the plane, bus, subway, the row of shop decorated with the most familiar, cute picture of Hello Kitty pink bow tie-wearing cat.

 2. Efficient train system.  

Trains in Japan is one of the fastest public transport world specifically, because the price is not cheap so trains are also very comfortable and always run on time. The train is also a painting art

 3. Hot mineral springs 

Unable to Update without visiting the onsen or hot mineral pools, streams.

Here, you are relaxing soak in mineral water good for health next those complete strangers in a State of almost nudity.

 4. Japanese cuisine.  

Not only is one of the countries with the world's most delicious Japanese cuisine also contains unique culture of our country, expressed through rituals like the pounding mochi cakes, bakery, wagashi

 5. Landscape self meditation  

In Japan there are many landscapes, works with substance, bring you peace of mind as the temples, pagodas, Japanese garden.

 6. Karaoke night.  

Be prepared to go to karaoke every night with people you know in Japan: friends, co-workers.

 7. United Japan  

Japan is the country of endless flowers, the most famous are the cherry pink, red, or flaunted flowers over purple, green. To the street corner, the spellbinding

 8. Paradise for animal lovers. 

If you are an animal lover, Japan is the top destination for you.

Here, the species of animals such as dogs, cats and wild animals: monkeys, owls.

Being treated like a close friend. The Japanese opened an endless cafes animals such as goats and cats, café café is also dedicated to cats, rabbits. 9. Nothing is impossible. Japan had many strict rules, preventing the growth of human freedom. But that was the past. Today, in Japan, virtually everything possible. The youth off the street with the harajuku costume can not stranger.

The stores sell food, full-flavored ice cream as a monstrous cow tongue, horse meat.

Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 12, 2013

Tokyo: 10 things teens know before arriving.

 After the natural disasters and nuclear in 2011, tourism is back to Tokyo.   

National Tourism Agency of Japan said 21 % of visitors to Tokyo has increased from January to March 8/2013 compared with the same period in 2012.

New wave of tourists increased thanks in part to the Tokyo won the rights to host the 2020 Summer Olympics and the efforts of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promote economic growth recovery .

Autumn is an ideal time to visit Tokyo .

Fromthetranquilgardens,centuriestonoisybars,below isthe information youneed toknowbefore going tothe bustlingcapitalofJapan-Tokyo.

 1.Do not paytip 

Attentive serviceis the rulein Japan,part of aculturedevotedtohospitablespiritknown as"omotenashi"(behavewarmly).

Tippingtaxiwas not there,hairsalon,doormanorwaiterat the bar.

Notonlytipmoneythattheycan not accept.Somerestaurant billwill includeaservice charge.

Ifyou leavemoney,more orless, do notbe surprised ifthe waiterchaseddown to thecityto return.

 2.Walkingthe track wasgoingto the left 

With 35 million people, Tokyo is one of the larger urban centers busiest in the world but always very orderly. People wait until the new lamp shades across the road.


Pedestrians walking alongside the curb in a wide unwritten rules are left mostly in the order (left).

Exception: in the elevator in Tokyo, standing to the left and right foot (around Osaka, elevator etiquette here only).

 3. Outside drinking, smoking inside 
Pedestrians follow the unwritten rules in the left hand side.

Space as tight as you are only allowed to smoke in there.

Many ships have separate compartments round for smoking.

On the other hand, smoking is banned in many roadside (watch for signs on the roadside), except around the cigarette box public.

The group will stop patrolling those who walked and smoke aka aruki-Tabako.

Open a beer bottle or a juice box, boozy cycle-two on the road or take the train back home, however, is a long-standing tradition.

 4. A card can go all trains and buses 

Tokyo train system is actually a network of three railway companies. Previously, each system requires a separate ticket. Now and PASMO Suica card can allow people to recharge can be wiped off the train and on all trains.

In3/2013ticketpaymentevenmoreconvenient- justacardcantake the trainorbusalongthroughout the country.You canbuy arightwhenyou come toTokyofrom anyticket machinedoes.Cardcosts500yen(alittleover5 USD)couldalsoreturn.

Youcan savenotonlythe costof theticket, butyou cankeepthecardasakeepsake.

 5.There arequieteverywhere 

Fromthetempleflickersbetween buildings(HanazonoShrineinShinjukuisafavorite destinationof these)tobe erectedbythe canalrunningalong the lengthof thetreeNakameguro,has neverbeeninanoisycitybusy.

The winding streets where people live surrounded by orchards climbing wall is usually a place secluded from the busy main street .

If you take a detour down a side street with no name ( most of the streets are not named Japan ) you will have the opportunity to explore a small cafe , an art project or crooked neighbor a group of luxury apartments super modern and ancient architecture creaking slightly .

6 . The Japanese-style bathhouse

The public bath or sento , a something still remains quite pleasant with the time when most families are no longer tub .

Whether it's a modern , bright in Omotesando with bubbling water and soap or a strange creaking neighbors bathroom with hair dryer must be installed coin key strokes down to take the floor since the 1960s . All the old public baths 560 yen .

Tokyo Association bathrooms are trying to turn the double bathroom friendly to foreigners before the Olympics by promoting and guiding the sheet variables defined in 4 languages ​​.

 7 . You always hear the word ' welcome ' 

After a few days in Tokyo , you may be wondering " What they always say when I walked in ? "

Although there are those who sweat profusely even cheered aprons are the same when you walk into an izakaya ( restaurant serving vibrant wine with lots of small dishes ) or a woman 's hat ni totally muttered when you step into the tranquility of a small clothing store , they all say " Irasshaimase " .

That's a polite way of saying " welcome to " ( welcome ) .

Althoughyour instinctcannotreply-"Thank you?""Hello?"-The localsdo not requireareply.A littlefriendlyanswerdoes not matter.

 8.Sushiis reallygreat 

Thefamoustunaauctionat theTsukiji marketstartedafter5 am,but120freeticketsthat daywasusuallyspenttakingbefore4am.

Whetheryouhaveornottobid, marketsand shopsaroundactivearoundthat time-this isthe most wonderfulplaceto enjoya plateoffreshsushimorningyou'll evertaste.

You do not need to arrive early , but many stores hundreds of stores closed at 1pm .


Go here and you too will be one of those who enjoy it unbearable , those who can not eat sushi when you return home , but can not say " It's great but nothing like I was enjoying maguro in JapaneseThe " .

But be quick - this market will take a long time to close by the end of 2013.A new market will be open a few km in 2014 .

 9 .Rarely have free WiFi 

While some stories where WiFi is simple and is more free access is not something that you can easily .

The signs around notices free WiFi - if you have signed up with a provider .

Even in places like Starbucks if you want to free WiFi also need to create an account before starting .

Instead of renting a SIM card , many travelers find that renting a bag at the airport WiFi to use their own smartphones is the best way to network .

 10 .Smoked bacon everywhere 

Japan has a long tradition of cooking according to the Buddha is called Shojin ryori .It requires preparation and attentive service with beautiful pottery and painting .

It's good to experience ( the restaurant 's Michelin star Itosho is famous ) and is guaranteed to be a vegetarian but quite expensive and time consuming .

For a quick meal lemon, you usually are cautious. A "vegetable sandwich can be a piece of ham hidden in there, and pasta" no meat "can be sprayed with chunks of pork bacon. "Meat" tend "beef".


Reading through a list of all animal products is the way you can be sure to avoid. And the potato salad you can have pork bacon.

 11. The umbrella is the umbrella over the best 

In every trip you probably will stick a little rain.

If you are in Japan then you are in luck - this is a great opportunity for you to use a transparent umbrella. This is a simple innovation, you have to wonder why they can not use another cell as in many places.

Once rain falls , you will find this umbrella everywhere .

The convenience store will sell the box set in stores . Each of the 300-500 yen .

The sale will open umbrella right for you if you are looking to use immediately . Hold tight but can be easily lost , the umbrella is something that frequently stolen in Tokyo .

If your umbrella has been lost , they see it as a journey .
The umbrella is the umbrella over the best

Thứ Hai, 9 tháng 12, 2013

48 hours in the city of Osaka ' fog '.

Osaka is the third largest city and a center of trade, industry, the West Japan. Is located in the mouth of the Yodo River emptying into the Bay of this beautiful city of Osaka has a wide network of canals, plays an important role in the growing prosperity of the city.

From Tokyo, you take about 3 hours away by speedboat Shinkasen you'll come to Osaka-City smog or city water with its unique beauty and charm. Kansai International Airport is the main international airport of Osaka and also serves domestic flights from Kyoto and Kobe. The flight from Manila to Osaka will also landed at the airport. From time to time. Osaka Castle on cherry season brilliantly.

Photo: vietnamairlines. Japan has strong attractions for visitors by diverse cultures, nature, colorful, romantic through each season of the year. If you wish to visit Osaka, given the end of March, early April is the best time to you can feel the beauty of this ancient city.

At this time, the cherry blossoms burst brilliantly pretty close throughout the parks, pagodas. Places to visit. Kaiyukan water: When prompted to Osaka, it is often referred to water Kaiyukan.

This is one of the largest water parks and are loved around the world

You can find here a lot of animals of the Pacific Ocean.

This is the Habitat of about 580 species of organism and 30,000 animals in the sea. Osaka Castle: the castle was built in 1586 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and became Japan's largest castle. It takes 2 years to about 30,000 people who work every day to build this project.

The castle was mainly built by big boulders and tall. 5 storey fortress currently hold many works of art and historical documents related to the Toyotomi family and Osaka. In cherry blossom season, the site of this castle you will be watching the brilliant pink and small festivals, enjoying the traditional nóm Osaka as takoyaki.

The entrance to the Temple of Tenmangu. Photo: Tenmangu Shrine taleofgenji. (Heavenly Fullness Bow): Complacency Has set in a wide area, is surrounded by four small streets and clean. The Church of Michizane Sugawara scholars-a courtier was hailed as the patron of literature and the erudite.

The inhabitants and tourists come here to beg the blessed in the education and career. Authentic Osaka. Deserves its reputation as "kuidaore" (enjoy excessive cuisine), Osaka is really specialized for foodies

 

Try the popular dishes of Osaka as yaki niku (meat), fugu nabe (hot pot to the top)-, kushi-katsu (fried pork and onion skewers) and tako-yaki (grilled bread with a slice of boiled Octopus). You'll remember the dish takoyaki, a dish is presented simply. You can enjoy a variety of different flavors of the sauce in each different restaurants.

In Osaka one can eat takoyaki at any time of the day and you can find all over the city. Shopping and entertainment.

If you want entertainment and shopping, you don't miss the tour of the County Umeda and Namba. Umeda in Umeda Stations, around the Center is home to many contemporary underground Dome, always serving tourists visiting and shopping. Shinsaibashi is definitely the destination not to be missed if you are a passionate brand. Here, you can purchase the products of many famous brands in the world.

The night in Osaka. Photo: fraakz. Tenjinbashi shopping street has long done eating tremendously.

Walk along this Street will bring you an experience, a glimpse of the daily lifestyle of local people.

In addition, Denden Town here is also a paradise for the faithful loved electronics, there are quite a lot of items with multiple price levels extremely appropriate to your choice.

In Osaka has quite a lot of theaters, music venues, coffee shops and bars, from chic boutiques to cheap roadside stalls, where you can stand to enjoy a drink and explore the nightlife.