Welcome To Japan

1. Welcome To Japan Done by A.Bhuvanesh 8th STD Vallal Sabapathy Matriculation Higher Secondary School

3. Map Of Japan

4. Kikakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion Formally known as Rokuonji. Kikakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto. The pavilion and surrounding buildings were commissioned in 1397 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third Ashikaga shogun. Yoshimitsu wanted an elegant retreat from which he could continue wield power after his retirement in 1395. During Yoshimitsu's life the site was known as Kitayama-dono, or Kitayama palace. Because Yoshimitsu retired during his political prime, the Kinkaku was the site of lavish parties and the Kitayama palace was the effective center of Japanese politics. In accordance with Yoshimitsu's last wishes, the site became a temple after his death in 1408.

5. Heian-jingu Shrine Emperor Kammu was born in 737 as the crown prince of Emperor Konin and ascended to the throne in 781 as the 50th Emperor of Japan. Realizing that the capital of Heijo was small in scale and beneath the dignity of our country, Emperor Kammu transfered the capital to Nagaoka in the province of Yamashiro and, further picking the adjoining districts of Kadono and Atago in 793 as the best possible site for the capital, began to construct a new palace. In the following year, the seat of government was moved to the new capital called the Heian Capital.

6. Shonan Village Shonan Village is located in the central Miura Peninsula, a place known for its beautiful scenery, commanding a view of Mt. Fuji and Sagami Bay. The aim of this village is to establish a location which is ideal for international exchange. The village offers the comforts and conveniences of modern living in a setting lush with natural greenery. The area has a rich historical and cultural background which, combined with its natural setting, encourages exchange between local inhabitants and visitors from abroad. Academic Research, Human Resource Development, Technological Exchange and Cultural Exchange are the four basic functions of the Shonan Village.

7. Hydrangea flowers in Kamakura Kamakura, the 13th-century political center of Japan, and birthplace of three major Buddhist sects (including Zen, introduced from China), is a wonderful vision throughout the year. The ancient gardens and temples, the wooded hills, and the mountains hugging the ocean are alive with color and life. Here is my tribute to Kamakura, my home for the past decade

8. Kiyomizu-dera temple . official name for Kiyomizu-dera temple (Clear Water Temple) is "Otowayama Kannonji". Kiyomizu-dera temple is located in a place of magnificent scenery; in the south is a mountain, in the west is the view of Kyoto, and we could also enjoy the distant view of the Arashi-yama mountains. The scenery we see from the famous "butai of Kiyomizu" is always beautiful, with cherry blossoms in the spring and leaves changing its The colors in the autumn

9. Huis Ten Bosch, In a glorious celebration of Japanese-Dutch harmony the Huis Ten Bosch project began on March 25, 1992, on the island of Hario-jima in Omura Bay. Here, on land of about 1.52 million square meters, 400,000 trees have been planted, 300,000 flowers now bloom, and canals stretching to over six kilometers have been channelled to give the area that classic Dutch feeling. e e e e e

10. SNOWY VIEW OF KINKAKUJI In the days when she was still merely the future Crown Princess of Japan, Owada was compelled to kneel down and submit to certain attentions from the Head Chamberlain of the Board of Ceremonies. Within the confines of the Imperial Court this was known as "re-education." Unfortunately, the curriculum this strange old man had been authorized to impart, and the syllabus he had laid out, were not exactly designed to transfix the attention of a woman schooled at Oxford and Harvard.

11. Shitennoji Temple Shitennoji Temple is the oldest temple Which was first established about 1400 years ago By Prince Shotoku's request.This pagoda is a ferroconcrete building, was rebuilt in 1959.

12. The white sands of Shirahama Shirahama shiro hama? maybe, most likely not. anyway shiro=white hama=beach. I thought maybe they just changed the o to an a to make it easier to say. shirahama anyway my teacher reviled the truth about the white sands of shirahama, they were imported from china and Australia.

13. THE BRONZE STATUE BUDDHA KAMAKURA This bronze statue of Amita Buddha was cast in 1252 A.D. by the sculptors Ono-Goroemon and Tanji-Hisatomo at the request of Miss Idanono-Tsubone and Priest Joko, who not only originated the idea of building this large statue and the temple covering it, but also collected donations for it. In 1498, a tidal wave swept away the great temple of the Buddha, leaving only the foundation stones.

14. first teddy bear specialty shop Bear fans who gathered at Country Brown, the first teddy bear specialty shop in Japan located in Tokyo's Daikanyama section, used to talk about how great it would be if there were some way in which they could exchange ideas and information on a broad basis as well as to get information about the bear scene abroad. The Japan Teddy Bear Association was born out of these discussions.

15. Hiroshima museum In 1949, an A-bomb materials display room (called A-bomb Memorial Hall) was opened to the public in the Hiroshima Central Community Hall. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and an accompanying building, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall, were opened in Peace Memorial Park in 1955. Hiroshima intends to continue appealing to the approximately 1.4 million people from Japan and abroad who visit every year for the abolition of nuclear weapons and realization of genuine and lasting world peace.

16. DRESS Today, kimono have become much less common a sight in Japan. They are, however, worn by some elderly people who have been used to kimono since their youth, waitresses in certain traditional restaurants or people who give instruction in, or take lessons in, traditional Japanese arts and customs such as Japanese dance, the tea ceremony or flower arranging. Kimono are, compared to Western clothing, troublesome to wear and do not lend themselves to physical activity; thus they have virtually disappeared as a practical, daily-life type of dress.

17. Takoyaki yaki Takoyaki yaki=burn tako=octopus (check spelling) anyway. we didn't burn any octapie well kinda. we put chopped up pieces of octopus into some batter with other various ingredients you can choose from cheese, corn (>.<), onions, tenpura, and just about anything else you can chop up to fit into a takoyaki ball, but those were the ingredients we had tonight. you then poke the balls and spin them in their little cups untill they have somewhat hard outer shells. Some prefer crunchy and some prefer softer takoyaki. In this picture we have a nice view of the hotplate that they use to cook tako yaki as well as a tako yaki sandwich andsome spare takoyaki on the side.

18. eel-steak donburi - over rice They served me some large steamed salted beans, sort of the larger cousin of edamame (soy beans) it seemed, but they had a more vegetable taste.

19. Transportation In Japan Japan has an efficient public transportation network,especially with in metropolitan areas and between the large cities. Japanese public transportation is characterized by its punctuality,its superb service, and the large crowds of people using it. A "100 series" Hikari train (top left picture) and "0 series" Kodama train (top right picture) on the Sanyo Shinkansen line at Higashi-Hiroshima station. A "200 series" Tanigawa train on the Joetsu Shinkansen line at Takasaki station (bottom).

20. I have really enjoyed in doing this project. I am so happy that I have collected valuable information and important places in Japan. Which I was eager to see. Not my project I have seen the other project which are done by my friends.It is very helpful for my Geography subject also. Thank you A.Bhuvanesh