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Ueno Park

Japanese Scenery (IV): Ueno Park

Ueno Koen (Ueno Park) is a large park in central Tokyo, covering an area of about 53,000 square meters. Established in 1873, Ueno Park was the first park in Japan....

Japanese Scenery (IV): Ueno Park

Ueno Koen (Ueno Park) is a large park in central Tokyo, covering an area of about 53,000 square meters. Established in 1873, Ueno Park was the first park in Japan....

Japanese Scenery (II): Nara Park

Japanese Scenery (II): Nara Park

The biggest attraction of Nara Park is the deer. 1,200 semi-wild deer roam the park and nearby mountains. In Nara Park, you can play with the deer and feed them...

Japanese Scenery (II): Nara Park

The biggest attraction of Nara Park is the deer. 1,200 semi-wild deer roam the park and nearby mountains. In Nara Park, you can play with the deer and feed them...

Japanese Scenery (I): Mount Fuji

Japanese Scenery (I): Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is the biggest and most sacred mountain of Japan. For thousands of years, numerous artwork has depicted its breathtaking beauty. Many shrines and temples were built around...

Japanese Scenery (I): Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is the biggest and most sacred mountain of Japan. For thousands of years, numerous artwork has depicted its breathtaking beauty. Many shrines and temples were built around...

Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines

Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines

Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩? Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...

Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines

Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩? Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...