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Ueno Park

Japanese Scenery (IV): Ueno Park

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Written by Irene Sue
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. Its lovely cherry blossoms attract millions of visitors annually, making it one of the most popular city parks in Japan.
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Japanese Scenery (II): Nara Park

Japanese Scenery (II): Nara Park

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Written by Irene Sue
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 shika senbei (deer crackers). There are also beautiful temples and shrines in Nara Park!
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Japanese Scenery (I): Fujisan

Japanese Scenery (I): Fujisan

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Written by Irene Sue
Fujisan (Mount Fuji) is the sacred mountain of Japan. For thousands of years, numerous artworks depicted its breathtaking beauty. Many shrines and temples were built around and on it to enshrine it. As Japan's most famous place of interest, there are many ways to enjoy Fujisan.
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Japanese Religion (I): Shinto and Shrine

Japanese Religion (I): Shinto and Shrine

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Written by Irene Sue
Do you feel familiar with this emoji: ⛩? Few people will feel difficult to connect this icon with Japan. As one of the most famous iconic symbols, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii is the gate of the Japanese Shinto Shrine. Here is the article to tell you more about Japanese Shinto and Shrine.
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