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Naminoue Shrine in Naha 波上宮 Okinawa
For centuries, the bluff above Namanoue Beach has been a spiritual place for the Ryukyu religion. The king would pray to the god of the sea for safe journeys, good fishing and harvests, and peace. In 1890, the Naminoue Shrine was officially accepted into the Shinto pantheon
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Kokusai
The shopping center at the heart of Naha is Kokusai-dori 国際通り, or International Street. The 1.6 kilometer (about 1 mile) street is packed with stores, restaurants, hotels, and bars. Many feature traditional Okinawan products, but you can find items from all over the world.
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Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum in Naha
For a good introduction to Okinawan culture from the early periods to Ryukyu Kingdom on to the US occupation after WWII, be sure to visit the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum 沖縄県立博物館・美術館. The two museums share a lobby in the stunning, modern white limestone building, w
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Urashima Dinner Theater on Kokusai
Urashima Dinner Theater is one of the popular restaurants on Kokusai-dori in Naha, Okinawa which gives visitors a chance to experience both traditional Okinawan cuisine and culture. It offers live music and dance performances with beautiful costumes in a show with about 10
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2014 Sapporo Snow Festival Photo and Video Collection
Enjoy japanesesearch.com’s ‘Best of’ 2014 Sapporo Snow Festival Photo and Video Collection! Amazing snow and ice sculptures set in the most excellent and friendly city in the far north of Japan, Sapporo, Hokkaido! The videos are amazing, please enjoy!
Sapporo Snow Festival
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Shisa – Creatures from Okinawan myth
Shisa シーサー are creatures from Okinawan myth, part lion and part dog. They are considered guardians, and found in many forms throughout Okinawa. Statues adorn castles, residences, and stores. Small figurines decorate shelves, and are used as charms on jewelry and cell phones. Sh
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Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa
Shuri Castle 首里城 is a must-see on any visit to Naha in Okinawa. It was where the Ryukyu kings lived and ruled from 1429 to 1879, and was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. The centerpiece is the elegant Seiden, the state hall where ceremonial events took place. Though
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Transportation in Naha, Okinawa
There are several ways of getting around Naha City in Okinawa. There are numerous taxis, which is a convenient place to get to your destination without walking. However, the Yui Monorail connects many popular sites, including Naha Airport, Kokusai-dori, and Shuri Castle. Multiple bus compan
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Polar Bear fun in the snow at Ueno Zoo
With the recent snowstorm in Japan that swept the nation in early February, there was some fun in the snow with the polar bears at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.
Polar Bear Playing in Snow at Ueno Zoo
Many thanks for Copanda V. on flickr for these wonderful pictures of polar bears playing in the
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Panda fun in the snow at Ueno Zoo
With the recent snowstorm in Japan that swept the nation in early February, there was some fun in the snow with Li Li 力力 and Shin Shin 真真 the giant panda bears at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.
Giant Panda Li Li Loved the Snow at Ueno Zoo
These two giant pandas arrived at Ueno Zoo from the Chines
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Tamaudun Mausoleum 玉陵 in Naha, Okinawa
Named part of the Ryukyu Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, the Tamaudun Mausoleum 玉陵 is an impressive crypt for the Ryukyu kings and their families in Naha, Okinawa. It was carved from stone in 1501 at the orders of the king of the second Sho dynasty. It is shaped li
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Fukushu
Buried in the heart of Naha, Okinawa, the Fukushu-en Chinese Garden is a gem of a park with lush greenery, classical Chinese buildings, and keyhole gates built around a lovely pond. Be sure to explore the cave-like tunnels in the rocks under the waterfall, which provides relaxi
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Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters in Okinawa
Okinawa saw one of the bloodiest battles in WWII. Seeing the end, Rear Admiral Minoru Ota wrote a final goodbye letter commending the bravery of the Okinawan soldiers, then committed suicide with an estimated 175 men. At the end of the battle, over 4,000 bodies were found in th
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Charlie’s Tacos in Naha, Okinawa
Thanks to the American military occupation, tacos have become a staple in Okinawa. One of the best places to try them is Charlie’s Tacos, on the second floor of a building on Kokusai-dori in Naha. Follow the flight of stairs up when you see the big sign with the name in English
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Excellent HD Video of the Sapporo Snow Festival, 2014
Sapporo Snow festival Dragon Sculpture (photo: shizuokershugo/flickr)
Please enjoy this HD video produced by TVShinjuku of the 65th Sapporo Snow Festival, 2014 one of Japan’s largest winter events. About two million people come to Sapporo from Wednesday, February 5th through to Tuesday
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Okinawa Tour: Day 1 arrival and Kokusai
I know that not many single women like to travel alone, but it gives me the freedom to do what I want. I had just completed a big project at work and got an unexpected bonus, so on the spur of the moment added a visit to Okinawa to my Japan vacation. It was easy enough to c
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Okashigoten Onna
One of the specialty foods of Okinawa is a boat-like pastry filled with sweetened purple potato paste piped on top in pretty rippled patterns called Okashigoten . The purple potato, beni-imo, is indigenous to the area and is an ingredient in many desserts, including cakes, pastries, and ic
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Okinawan Karate 空手
Karate 空手 is an extremely popular martial art with between 50 to 100 million practitioners throughout the world, depending upon the source, and has been considered for inclusion in the Olympic Games. There are countless branches of the sport, which vary from no physical contact with a
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Awamori 泡盛 Alcohol
Indigenous to Okinawa, awamori 泡盛 is a distilled alcohol similar to Japanese shochu. However, it is made with a long-grained, Indica crushed rice and a different mold for fermenting, giving it a unique flavor. Most exported awamori is 50 proof (25%), but the kinds you find in Okinawa are s
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Ryukyu Mura
If you do not have a car, it is easiest to get to Ryukyu Mura 琉球村 沖縄 by joining a tour, as it is located north of Naha via route 58 in Onna Village, north of Kadena in Okinawa. However, it is a pleasure to visit, because there is a wealth of activities to experience the entertainment and c
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