Monday, April 30, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Zoological Gardens. First opened in 1882, these are Japan's most historic zoological gardens. The zoo has more than 400 animals on exhibit from around the world, including giant pandas (Ling Ling) and aye ayes. We also saw the emperor's peguin, polar bear, elephant, gorilla forest and amphibian reptile house.
Labels: Japan, Tokyo, Ueno Park Zoo
Nikko in Japan
hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil..
Rinnoji Temple (World Heritage) The temple in which the three great Buddhas of the Nikko mountains are enshrined. In addition to the thirty-eight historical structures that make up the temple, there is also much to see in the gardens, treasury and other area. The tempreture was wonderful.
Labels: Futarasan Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Nikko, Rinnoji Temple, Shinkyo bridge, Toshogu Shrine
Asakusa & Hama-rikyu Gardens in Japan
Cherry Blossom viewing at Sumida Park along the Sumidagawa River.
Nakamise Street entrance to Sensoji Temple at Asakusa. This area is famous for being preserved as the oldest part of Tokyo. There are many small shops that sells traditional Japanese stuffs. It was really crowded with tourist and local people. Many people come to this place for praying and to view the cherry blossom..JPG)
Labels: Asakusa, Hama-rikyu Gardens, Japan
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Visiting Japan