Nikko, Japan is known for its autumn foliage and historic shrines and temples. In early November, the blazing red, orange and yellow leaves provide a spectacular backdrop to the colorful architecture. Some of the most important sites include the Tosho-gu Shrine, with its intricate woodcarvings, the Five-Storied Pagoda and Taiyuin-Byo mausoleum. Nikko offers scenic hiking trails and landscapes to explore beyond the well-known temples and shrines.
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Takachiho Gorge is a scenic gorge located in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan that was formed by volcanic eruptions from Mount Aso approximately 100,000 years ago. The gorge features towering basalt cliffs up to 100 meters high and is traversed by the crystal clear Gokase River. A major attraction within the gorge is the 17-meter Manai Falls, which visitors can view up close by renting boats to cruise along the river. Takachiho Gorge and the surrounding area are steeped in Japanese mythology and home to several important Shinto shrines.
This document provides an overview of Japan, including summaries of key cities and regions. It discusses the foods of Tokyo like sushi, bento, mochi, and taiyaki. It also profiles Shizuoka prefecture and notes two famous people from Shizuoka City - Master Shoichi who brought tea to Japan and Tokugawa Ieyasu the first shogun. The document summarizes transportation in Nagoya including the shinkansen bullet train. It also briefly outlines Osaka prefecture and the clothing worn in Osaka like kimonos, geta, and yukata. The story of Momotaro, a famous Japanese folktale from Okayama, is
This document provides information about Kongdongshan Scenic Area in Pingliang City, Gansu Province, China. It is a 5A level scenic area located 12 kilometers west of Pingliang City, known for attractions like Cangsong Ridge, Houhouxia, and Sun Palm. Ticket prices are 110 yuan in peak season and 55 yuan in off-season. The scenic area features unique Danxia landform landscapes, over 1000 plant species, 300 animal species, and cultural attractions like Chaoyang Cave, Lei Shengfeng, Lotus Temple, and Zhenwu Temple. It has received several honors and has undergone development to improve tourism facilities and attract more visitors annually.
Seto Ōhashi is a series of double deck bridges spanning 13.1 kilometers and connecting the Japanese prefectures of Okayama and Kagawa across five small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is part of the Honshū-Shikoku Bridge Project and takes about 20 minutes by car or train to cross, much faster than the previous 1 hour ferry crossing. The toll is 3,500 yen from Kojima, Kurashiki to Sakaide.
The document describes a trip to Japan where the author visited Tokyo, including a hotel with early morning views of the city, a shrine with similar images, and Tokyo Tower which they visited early one morning and saw views from the top. They also saw monkeys at the zoo and old streets, and on their flight home they saw a famous mountain.
Tokyo is divided into continental and insular areas, with a temperate climate and average annual temperature of 14.7°C. Major forms of transportation include airports, trains, boats, buses, and the metro system. Popular tourist attractions include the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the ancient Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa which attracts over 20 million visitors annually.
Tokyo is divided into continental and insular areas, with a temperate climate and average annual temperature of 14.7°C. Major forms of transportation include airports, trains, boats, buses, and the metro system. Popular tourist attractions include the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the ancient Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa which attracts over 20 million visitors annually.
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Award-winning British landscape and nature photographer Nick Jackson leaves his native London to absorb the bright lights of Tokyo and travel east across Japan to Mount Fuji and Kyoto - aboard the infamous bullet train.
Takachiho Gorge is a scenic gorge located in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan that was formed by volcanic eruptions from Mount Aso approximately 100,000 years ago. The gorge features towering basalt cliffs up to 100 meters high and is traversed by the crystal clear Gokase River. A major attraction within the gorge is the 17-meter Manai Falls, which visitors can view up close by renting boats to cruise along the river. Takachiho Gorge and the surrounding area are steeped in Japanese mythology and home to several important Shinto shrines.
This document provides an overview of Japan, including summaries of key cities and regions. It discusses the foods of Tokyo like sushi, bento, mochi, and taiyaki. It also profiles Shizuoka prefecture and notes two famous people from Shizuoka City - Master Shoichi who brought tea to Japan and Tokugawa Ieyasu the first shogun. The document summarizes transportation in Nagoya including the shinkansen bullet train. It also briefly outlines Osaka prefecture and the clothing worn in Osaka like kimonos, geta, and yukata. The story of Momotaro, a famous Japanese folktale from Okayama, is
This document provides information about Kongdongshan Scenic Area in Pingliang City, Gansu Province, China. It is a 5A level scenic area located 12 kilometers west of Pingliang City, known for attractions like Cangsong Ridge, Houhouxia, and Sun Palm. Ticket prices are 110 yuan in peak season and 55 yuan in off-season. The scenic area features unique Danxia landform landscapes, over 1000 plant species, 300 animal species, and cultural attractions like Chaoyang Cave, Lei Shengfeng, Lotus Temple, and Zhenwu Temple. It has received several honors and has undergone development to improve tourism facilities and attract more visitors annually.
Seto Ōhashi is a series of double deck bridges spanning 13.1 kilometers and connecting the Japanese prefectures of Okayama and Kagawa across five small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is part of the Honshū-Shikoku Bridge Project and takes about 20 minutes by car or train to cross, much faster than the previous 1 hour ferry crossing. The toll is 3,500 yen from Kojima, Kurashiki to Sakaide.
The document describes a trip to Japan where the author visited Tokyo, including a hotel with early morning views of the city, a shrine with similar images, and Tokyo Tower which they visited early one morning and saw views from the top. They also saw monkeys at the zoo and old streets, and on their flight home they saw a famous mountain.
Tokyo is divided into continental and insular areas, with a temperate climate and average annual temperature of 14.7°C. Major forms of transportation include airports, trains, boats, buses, and the metro system. Popular tourist attractions include the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the ancient Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa which attracts over 20 million visitors annually.
Tokyo is divided into continental and insular areas, with a temperate climate and average annual temperature of 14.7°C. Major forms of transportation include airports, trains, boats, buses, and the metro system. Popular tourist attractions include the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, the Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the ancient Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa which attracts over 20 million visitors annually.
Ernest Satow visited Nikko, Japan on numerous occasions between 1872-1906. He was enamored with the natural beauty of Lake Chuzenji and surrounding mountains. Over the years, he documented his visits in diaries and guidebooks, helping introduce other foreigners to Nikko's attractions. In total, Satow is estimated to have visited Nikko at least 31 times, with his final trip in 1906 before retiring to England.
The document provides information about various temples, shrines, and gardens located throughout Japan. It discusses several famous sites in more detail, including Ryoanji Temple known for its dry landscape stone garden, Kinkakuji Temple which features a gold-covered pavilion, and Kamakura's Great Buddha statue. The document also highlights Japanese gardens as refined reproductions of nature that provide a place for relaxation and escape. Nature spots throughout rural Japan featuring rice paddies and villages are also summarized.
This document provides information about various temples, shrines, and gardens located throughout Japan. It discusses several famous locations including Ryoanji Temple known for its stone garden, Kinkakuji Temple which features a gold-covered pavilion, and Kamakura's Great Buddha statue. The document also highlights Japanese gardens, noting they are refined reproductions of nature that provide a place to relax and escape daily life. Additional sections provide details on temples, shrines and sights to see in cities like Kyoto, Nara, and Tokyo.
2019 cherry blossom tour - tohoku - powerpoint presentationexperiencejapan
This document provides an itinerary and photographs for a 16-21 day cherry blossom tour of Tohoku region of Japan with an optional extension to Kyoto. The tour visits many famous cherry blossom sites in Tokyo, Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Tendo, Yamadera, Ginzan Onsen, Mogami River, Kokeshi doll workshops, Kakunodate, Morioka, Lake Towada, Oirase Stream, Hirosaki, and Hirosaki Castle. The optional Kyoto extension features top attractions like Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Heian Shrine, Philosopher's Path, Kiyomizu-dera temple,
This document provides an itinerary and photographs for a 16-day cherry blossom tour of northern Japan starting in Tokyo and ending in Kyoto, with optional extensions. The tour visits many famous cherry blossom spots and cultural sites in Tokyo, Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Tendo, Yamadera, Ginzan Onsen, Mogami River, Kakunodate, Morioka, Lake Tazawa, Lake Towada, Oirase Stream, Hirosaki, and Kyoto. Along the way, participants will see beautiful cherry blossom trees, shrines, temples, gardens, and cultural demonstrations of crafts like kokeshi dolls.
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Rocks, water, and minimalism are hallmarks of traditional Japanese gardens, which seek to capture nature in miniature form. Inspired by Daoism and Buddhism, early Japanese gardens featured ponds and islands meant to evoke paradise. Over time, Japanese gardens developed unique styles like zen rock gardens and tea gardens that focused on meditation. Whether large promenade gardens or tiny courtyard designs, Japanese landscapes emphasize asymmetry, hidden views, and borrowing scenery to feel larger. Miniaturization, concealment, and careful plant placement capture the essence of nature for contemplation.
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In the end, we can say that the country has a lot to offer everyone, from its dynamic cities and welcoming populace to its breathtaking terrain and rich cultural heritage. Looking for the best Japan tourists spots? You can connect with us here, and you will get the best guide.
The document provides an overview of the geography and climate of Japan. It discusses the main islands of Japan - Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa - and highlights notable cities and regions within each island. Key points include Hokkaido's cold winters, Honshu's mountainous terrain and cities like Tokyo, and Okinawa's subtropical climate and US military presence. Climate varies significantly between northern and southern parts of Japan.
The document provides details about traditional Japanese gardens, including their history, key elements, styles, and design principles. Some main points:
- Japanese gardens draw inspiration from nature but interpret it in a stylized, miniature form using elements like rocks, water, and plants arranged asymmetrically.
- Key elements include ponds/streams, rocks in careful compositions, trees and flowers that follow the seasons. Bridges, lanterns, and water basins are also included.
- Styles include pond, paradise, hermitage, dry rock, tea, and promenade gardens, each with different purposes and features.
- Design is influenced by Buddhism and Daoism, aiming to achieve
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The document summarizes several Japanese festivals: the Sapporo Snow Festival, Obon Festival, Naki Sumo Festival, and Wakakusa Yamaki. The Sapporo Snow Festival is held annually in Sapporo and features large snow sculptures carved by international teams. Obon Festival is a Buddhist festival held in the seventh month to honor ancestors. Naki Sumo is a baby crying competition held at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo where sumo wrestlers try to make babies cry. Wakakusa Yamaki involves lighting fires on mountain slopes but few details are provided about this festival.
The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is a Japanese summer festival held in early August in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture. The highlight of the festival is the daily parade of enormous lantern floats, called nebuta, which are up to 9 meters wide and 5 meters tall and often depict gods, historical figures, and characters. They are pushed through the streets accompanied by teams of drummers, flute players, and hundreds of dancers chanting and performing dances. The festival attracts many tourists and is one of the largest in the Tohoku region.
This document lists the names of several Japanese painters from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as titles of their works depicting various landscapes, temples, shrines, and seasonal scenes from around Japan, many involving snow or rain. The list includes over 30 titles without descriptions.
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This document provides information on festivals celebrated in India, China, Japan, and the UK. It describes some of the most prominent festivals in each country, including Diwali and Holi in India; Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival in China; Sapporo Snow Festival, Aoi Matsuri, and Nebuta Matsuri in Japan; and Glastonbury Festival, Secret Garden Party, and Bestival in the UK. The festivals celebrate various religious, seasonal, and cultural traditions through activities like parades, fireworks, dancing, and traditional foods.
Kenrokuen garden in Kanazawa, Japan is considered one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. It covers over 25 hectares and contains over 8,000 trees and plants. Key features include Kasumigaike pond in the center, the oldest fountain in Japan, various tea houses, paths winding among beautiful scenery, and use of the nearby castle as borrowed scenery. Kenrokuen exemplifies the characteristics of Edo period strolling gardens and was designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty and later a National Site of Special Scenic Beauty, the highest ranking for gardens.
Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan. Some key facts about Tokyo from the document include:
- Tokyo has a population of over 36 million people spread across the Greater Tokyo Area which includes 3 prefectures.
- Tokyo was formerly known as Edo and was the center of political power in Japan from the early 17th century until 1868.
- Tokyo is renowned for its shopping districts like Ginza and Harajuku, known for its street fashion, as well as its cuisine with over 14 Michelin 3-star restaurants.
The document discusses the various types and design principles of Japanese gardens, including pond gardens, dry rock gardens, tea gardens, and stroll gardens. It explains the symbolic use of elements like water, rocks, bridges, and plants in Japanese garden design according to principles of miniaturization, asymmetry, and borrowing scenery from the surrounding landscape. The goal of Japanese garden design is to create a peaceful natural environment that incorporates spiritual and philosophical influences from Shinto, Buddhism and Taoism.
This document provides an itinerary and photographs for a tour of Shikoku from May 18th to June 2nd 2019. The tour includes visits to major cities and sites across Tokyo, Okayama, Kurashiki, Shikoku Island, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. Highlights include Tokyo Tower, Korakuen Gardens, Ritsurin Gardens, Otsuka Museum of Art exhibits, Awa Odori dancing, Iya Valley bridges, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Park, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Arashiyama Bamboo Groves.
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Ernest Satow visited Nikko, Japan on numerous occasions between 1872-1906. He was enamored with the natural beauty of Lake Chuzenji and surrounding mountains. Over the years, he documented his visits in diaries and guidebooks, helping introduce other foreigners to Nikko's attractions. In total, Satow is estimated to have visited Nikko at least 31 times, with his final trip in 1906 before retiring to England.
The document provides information about various temples, shrines, and gardens located throughout Japan. It discusses several famous sites in more detail, including Ryoanji Temple known for its dry landscape stone garden, Kinkakuji Temple which features a gold-covered pavilion, and Kamakura's Great Buddha statue. The document also highlights Japanese gardens as refined reproductions of nature that provide a place for relaxation and escape. Nature spots throughout rural Japan featuring rice paddies and villages are also summarized.
This document provides information about various temples, shrines, and gardens located throughout Japan. It discusses several famous locations including Ryoanji Temple known for its stone garden, Kinkakuji Temple which features a gold-covered pavilion, and Kamakura's Great Buddha statue. The document also highlights Japanese gardens, noting they are refined reproductions of nature that provide a place to relax and escape daily life. Additional sections provide details on temples, shrines and sights to see in cities like Kyoto, Nara, and Tokyo.
2019 cherry blossom tour - tohoku - powerpoint presentationexperiencejapan
This document provides an itinerary and photographs for a 16-21 day cherry blossom tour of Tohoku region of Japan with an optional extension to Kyoto. The tour visits many famous cherry blossom sites in Tokyo, Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Tendo, Yamadera, Ginzan Onsen, Mogami River, Kokeshi doll workshops, Kakunodate, Morioka, Lake Towada, Oirase Stream, Hirosaki, and Hirosaki Castle. The optional Kyoto extension features top attractions like Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Heian Shrine, Philosopher's Path, Kiyomizu-dera temple,
This document provides an itinerary and photographs for a 16-day cherry blossom tour of northern Japan starting in Tokyo and ending in Kyoto, with optional extensions. The tour visits many famous cherry blossom spots and cultural sites in Tokyo, Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Tendo, Yamadera, Ginzan Onsen, Mogami River, Kakunodate, Morioka, Lake Tazawa, Lake Towada, Oirase Stream, Hirosaki, and Kyoto. Along the way, participants will see beautiful cherry blossom trees, shrines, temples, gardens, and cultural demonstrations of crafts like kokeshi dolls.
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This document provides information about autumn festivals in Japan. It begins with greetings and an opening prayer. It then introduces the topic of autumn festivals in Japan, noting that they celebrate nature, culture, and traditions from September to November. Several major autumn festivals are then described in detail, including the Tamagawa Fireworks Festival in Tokyo, the Kichijoji Autumn Festival, Meguro Sanma Matsuri, Nezu Sendagi Shitamachi Matsuri, Tori-no-Ichi Festival, Kawagoe Festival, Takayama Autumn Festival, Kyoto Jidai Matsuri, Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, and Nagasaki Kunchi Festival. The document
Rocks, water, and minimalism are hallmarks of traditional Japanese gardens, which seek to capture nature in miniature form. Inspired by Daoism and Buddhism, early Japanese gardens featured ponds and islands meant to evoke paradise. Over time, Japanese gardens developed unique styles like zen rock gardens and tea gardens that focused on meditation. Whether large promenade gardens or tiny courtyard designs, Japanese landscapes emphasize asymmetry, hidden views, and borrowing scenery to feel larger. Miniaturization, concealment, and careful plant placement capture the essence of nature for contemplation.
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In the end, we can say that the country has a lot to offer everyone, from its dynamic cities and welcoming populace to its breathtaking terrain and rich cultural heritage. Looking for the best Japan tourists spots? You can connect with us here, and you will get the best guide.
The document provides an overview of the geography and climate of Japan. It discusses the main islands of Japan - Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa - and highlights notable cities and regions within each island. Key points include Hokkaido's cold winters, Honshu's mountainous terrain and cities like Tokyo, and Okinawa's subtropical climate and US military presence. Climate varies significantly between northern and southern parts of Japan.
The document provides details about traditional Japanese gardens, including their history, key elements, styles, and design principles. Some main points:
- Japanese gardens draw inspiration from nature but interpret it in a stylized, miniature form using elements like rocks, water, and plants arranged asymmetrically.
- Key elements include ponds/streams, rocks in careful compositions, trees and flowers that follow the seasons. Bridges, lanterns, and water basins are also included.
- Styles include pond, paradise, hermitage, dry rock, tea, and promenade gardens, each with different purposes and features.
- Design is influenced by Buddhism and Daoism, aiming to achieve
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The document summarizes several Japanese festivals: the Sapporo Snow Festival, Obon Festival, Naki Sumo Festival, and Wakakusa Yamaki. The Sapporo Snow Festival is held annually in Sapporo and features large snow sculptures carved by international teams. Obon Festival is a Buddhist festival held in the seventh month to honor ancestors. Naki Sumo is a baby crying competition held at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo where sumo wrestlers try to make babies cry. Wakakusa Yamaki involves lighting fires on mountain slopes but few details are provided about this festival.
The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is a Japanese summer festival held in early August in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture. The highlight of the festival is the daily parade of enormous lantern floats, called nebuta, which are up to 9 meters wide and 5 meters tall and often depict gods, historical figures, and characters. They are pushed through the streets accompanied by teams of drummers, flute players, and hundreds of dancers chanting and performing dances. The festival attracts many tourists and is one of the largest in the Tohoku region.
This document lists the names of several Japanese painters from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as titles of their works depicting various landscapes, temples, shrines, and seasonal scenes from around Japan, many involving snow or rain. The list includes over 30 titles without descriptions.
landscape of japanese gardens - history and evolution. elements of japanese gardens, famous japanese gardens, tea gardens, zen gardens, stroll gardens, courtyard gardens etc
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Kenrokuen garden in Kanazawa, Japan is considered one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. It covers over 25 hectares and contains over 8,000 trees and plants. Key features include Kasumigaike pond in the center, the oldest fountain in Japan, various tea houses, paths winding among beautiful scenery, and use of the nearby castle as borrowed scenery. Kenrokuen exemplifies the characteristics of Edo period strolling gardens and was designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty and later a National Site of Special Scenic Beauty, the highest ranking for gardens.
Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan. Some key facts about Tokyo from the document include:
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- Tokyo was formerly known as Edo and was the center of political power in Japan from the early 17th century until 1868.
- Tokyo is renowned for its shopping districts like Ginza and Harajuku, known for its street fashion, as well as its cuisine with over 14 Michelin 3-star restaurants.
The document discusses the various types and design principles of Japanese gardens, including pond gardens, dry rock gardens, tea gardens, and stroll gardens. It explains the symbolic use of elements like water, rocks, bridges, and plants in Japanese garden design according to principles of miniaturization, asymmetry, and borrowing scenery from the surrounding landscape. The goal of Japanese garden design is to create a peaceful natural environment that incorporates spiritual and philosophical influences from Shinto, Buddhism and Taoism.
This document provides an itinerary and photographs for a tour of Shikoku from May 18th to June 2nd 2019. The tour includes visits to major cities and sites across Tokyo, Okayama, Kurashiki, Shikoku Island, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. Highlights include Tokyo Tower, Korakuen Gardens, Ritsurin Gardens, Otsuka Museum of Art exhibits, Awa Odori dancing, Iya Valley bridges, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Park, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Arashiyama Bamboo Groves.
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15. nikko’s Autumn Glory
I
n the spiritual stillness of Tochigi Prefecture’s One of the most photographed is Shin-kyo
wilderness creaks the essence of erstwhile Japan. Bridge, which elegantly spans the Daiya River. This
Sculptural trees and moss-covered statues make sacred vermillion bridge marks the gateway to
nikko a storybook setting of a bygone era — the nikko’s shrines and temples. Legend has it that
early-17th century to be exact. That’s when the snakes divinely appeared here to enable priest
grandson of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu rebuilt a sim- Shodo Shonin, founder of Buddhism in nikko, to
ple shrine honoring his grandfather, the final unifier cross the river.
of Japan. The grandiose Tosho-gu Shrine ever since Walking north from Shin-kyo, Rinno-ji is the first
has been the arresting jewel in nikko’s crown. temple to greet visitors. Its salient Three Buddha
nikko, which means sunlight in Japanese, lives up Hall is nikko’s biggest building, housing three
to its name year round. There’s no untimely season gilded Buddha statues. Leaving Rinno-ji through
to visit this popular daytrip from Tokyo, but there the west gate, a wide path leads to Tosho-gu. On
is a timely one — autumn. Come early november, a the way, a Five-Storied Pagoda pierces the canopy
blazing backdrop matches the beauty of nikko’s of cedars. Zodiac images adorn this colorful
architecture. Peak koyo season features flaming 36m-high structure that was engineered with
trees and bushes landscaped around red-lacquered prescience in 1819 as being able to withstand
shrines and burgundy temples. earthquakes.
The sun warmed my hands one crisp morning A stone torii marks the entrance to the lavish
visit. Underneath a blue and white patchwork sky, precincts of Tosho-gu. With more than a dozen
leaves radiated red, yellow, orange and green. Like buildings drawing upon Shinto, Buddhist and
theater spotlights, bursts of sunshine illuminated Chinese designs, the mausoleum is monumental in
the fall season in its most colorful moment, sharing size, yet meticulous in detail. Be prepared to spend
a stage with World Heritage Sites. time in line admiring the woodcarvings, notably the
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16. By Jeffrey Tanenhaus / Classic Journeys
There’s no untimely season to visit this popular daytrip from Tokyo,
but there is a timely one — autumn.
beloved monkeys above the Sacred Stables. These
wise primates depict the “hear no evil, speak no
evil, see no evil” moral tenet of Tendai Buddhism
familiar to Japanese of all ages.
More intricate craftsmanship is on display at
Yomei-mon (or Higurashino-mon). The Chinese-
influenced Gate of Sunlight (or Twilight) is dually
named because viewers could spend all day
admiring its 500 carvings of animals and spiritual
creatures.
West of Tosho-gu stands Taiyuin-Byo. Towering
cedars filter sunlight and shield this impeccably
designed complex from too many visitors. Here lies
the tomb of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa
Shogun who commissioned Tosho-gu for his grand-
father Ieyasu. Although intentionally more modest
PHOTOS JEFFREY TAnEnHAUS
than Tosho-gu, Taiyuin-Byo is just as impressive.
Wind down a day of temple-hopping with a walk
parallel to the small rapids of the Daiya River. A
leisurely path along the Kanman-ga-fuchi abyss
passes through a stone park lined with some 70
weathered statues of Jizo, the guardian deity of
children and travelers. Kegon-no-taki, a standout among Nikko’s 48 falls.
Other trails in nikko national Park reward even follow-up viewing. For color-changing updates in
the casual hiker. The road from nikko snakes up English, try contacting the Japan national Tourist
30 switchbacks to Lake Chuzenji, one of Japan’s Organization’s information center in Tokyo at
highest lakes with a touristy onsen hot springs. 03-3201-3331.
Steps from Chuzenji’s bus stop is Kegon-no-taki, the
best known of the area’s 48 waterfalls that plum- Getting there
mets 97m to a misty meeting with earth. Follow the The most direct and least expensive route to nikko
lake’s north shore (or hop on a bus) to Ryuzu Falls, from Tokyo begins at Tobu Asakusa Station. Limited
where vibrant thickets frame silky white rapids express trains arrive at Tobu nikko Station about
gliding over a natural staircase of boulders. two hours later after a transfer at Shimo-Imaichi
Farther north is spectacular Senjogahara, a (¥2,720). Each hour, a few buses to Lake Chuzenji
marshy plateau of golden grass populated with depart from nikko Station (¥1,100, 50 min). Tobu
wild birds. Hiking trails cut through open fields and Railways’ Marugoto nikko Free Pass (¥4,400)
forests of Japanese elm, birch and crabapple trees. includes round-trip rapid train service from Tokyo
Sacred volcano Mt. nantai presides over the plateau and unlimited travel on nikko-
from a distance. Low-hanging clouds shrouding Chuzenji buses over four
mountainsides add to the magical feeling of consecutive days.
walking through a landscape from the pages of
Nikko
national Geographic. Jeffrey Tanenhaus is a
High elevation causes leaves here to turn in freelance writer and
TOKYO
early- to mid-October, weeks before than in photographer based
nikko, which the foliage faithful could save for a in Buenos Aires.
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Sapporo’s Gleaming Sideshow
A
row of warehouses along a canal ordinarily Icicles hanging from snow-laden eaves face a canal
wouldn’t inspire a detour from the brightest glittering with floating flames. Snow lanterns along
lights north of Tokyo, much less during an the promenade, complementing the gas street-
internationally acclaimed Snow Festival. Yet, there lamps, echo the glimmering water.
I was on a train leaving the big city, trading neon in An alternate route for Snow Gleaming is along
Sapporo for candlelight in Otaru. the abandoned tracks of the Temiya Line. As puffs
I arrived in a town stacked with snowballs—in of steam escape from lips and nostrils, visitors navi-
empty flowerpots, on icy steps, at street corners. gate a railbed that has been transformed into an
Bucket-shaped vessels of snow lined sidewalks. icy art gallery of snow-banked walls. Delicate piles
Uninformed visitors might speculate that Otaru of snowballs in creative configurations surround lit
was gearing up for an epic citywide snowball fight, candles. Curators patrolling with blowtorches atten-
but the actual purpose of this winter art was more tively keep wicks burning bright. The interplay of
benign. Come nightfall, candles inside thousands of fire and frozen water is dramatic in the darkness.
these snowball stacks and packed-powder lanterns While both Hokkaido festivals offer creative
twinkle throughout the town. tributes to Nature, embracing the outdoors in the
Otaru’s 10th annual Snow Gleaming Festival, dead of winter, the simplicity of Otaru’s Yukiakari-
February 8 to 17, illuminates a quiet fishing no-michi is more in line with traditional Japanese
port, and is worthy of a half-day excursion from aesthetics.
Hokkaido’s capital. The event has emerged as a Nonetheless, Sapporo’s snow sculptures, involving
more intimate alternative to Sapporo’s overlapping international teams, are striking in their level of
Snow Festival, February 5 to 11, where as many professionalism. Snow Gleaming, in contrast, is a
people as snowflakes crowd around colossal snow grassroots event staged by volunteers from the
and ice sculptures. community and beyond. Rather than corporate
The only giant forms in Otaru are its brick-and- names, emotive words like “love” and “melody”
stone warehouses dating back to the late-1800s, are unevenly chiseled into Otaru’s ice. The amateur
some since converted to restaurants and shops. creations—such as a pig with illuminated eyes,
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18. By Jeffrey Tanenhaus / Classic Journeys
As puffs of steam escape from lips and nostrils, visitors navigate a
railbed that has been transformed into an icy art gallery of snow-
banked walls.
snout and hooves—give the effort a homespun
warmth. Even the candles are handmade. For me,
as my boots crunched on the snow-covered tracks, I
felt the small flames dancing in the shadows were
more magical than the color-filtered spotlights
trained on the behemoths in Sapporo’s Odori Park.
While Sapporo may have no rivals for nightlife
north of Tokyo, Otaru can satisfy visitors for the few
hours before wicks flicker to life. An empty stomach
steered me to Sushi-ya Street for a fill of Otaru’s
renowned raw fish, reputed to be among Japan’s
finest, with prices to match.
Fishing was once the lifeblood of the local
economy, and the modest municipal museum in a
former warehouse can get you acquainted with the
area’s seafaring history. The “Heritage of Herring”
is a telltale exhibit of how Otaru flourished.
Monochromatic photographs show netted fish
carpeting the piers, much like the current blanket
of white powder.
Fishing was not the only industry, though.
Artisans also settled here, firing bricks, ceramics and
glass in workshops that remain active. The fisher-
men’s need for lamps and floats spawned a glass-
making industry, and these items became popular
souvenirs with travelers. A market for utilitarian
glass products evolved into the creation of contem-
porary luxury pieces. Collectors can easily fill an celebration of artistic roots still thriving. I paused at
afternoon browsing the emporia. a heart-shaped stool by an upright piano fashioned
Otaru’s industrial success fueled its rise as an from snow. Musical notes were carved into the ice.
early financial capital, once nicknamed the “Wall The keys were frozen, but rumblings of Otaru’s past
Street of the north.” European-style stone-walled seemed to resonate into the sparkling night.
banks and shipping company offices from the The JR Hakodate Line serves Otaru, taking in
Meiji Era (1868-1912) are stately reminders of the nice views of the Sea of
past. Noteworthy is a former Bank of Japan branch Japan on its approach.
building by designer Tatsuno Kingo, famed for his From Sapporo, budget Otaru
red-bricked Tokyo Station. ¥620 and about 40
The abandoned railway tracks are symbolic of minutes, disembark
Otaru’s eventual decline in economic importance. at Otaru Station and
Inaugurated in 1880, the Temiya Line’s steam follow the flames.
locomotives ferried coal to Sapporo, along what TOKYO
was the third railroad constructed in Japan and Jeffrey Tanenhaus is a
Hokkaido’s first. freelance writer and
This snow-covered skeleton of an infrastructure, photographer, and a cold-
evoking a departed industry, now hosts a weather enthusiast.
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Kurazukuri — architectural emblems of Kawagoe
Time Travel to Little Edo
Sweet Potato Paradise
N
icknamed “Little Edo,” a former castle town a dozen, including a former wholesale tobacco
lies less than an hour from central Tokyo, shop turned into the Kurazukuri Museum, front
but the time warp is more than a century Kurazukuri Street. Their design, however, proved not
along its main street. Saitama Prefecture’s Kawagoe to be fail-safe. A pit in the floor rekindles a fear of
retains distinctive period architecture lost from its fire and the need of a basement vault for valuables.
larger cousin once known as Edo, 20 miles southeast. A rickety city fire cart reminds visitors that it was
Kurazukuri Street is named for its warehouse- better to bury and flee than to await for outside
style kura buildings that have weathered time and assistance.
flame. Fire was once a constant threat to cities; Within sight of the museum, Toki-no-Kane rises
yet Kurazukuri’s 20.32cm-thick clay walls coated in 15.8m above black-tiled rooftops. The Bell of Time is
plaster emerged as flame-resistant alternatives to the city’s symbol that even graces the sides of some
the earlier wooden frames reduced to ashes by the vending machines. The tower’s privileged height
Great Kawagoe Fire of 1893. served well as a fire lookout post. Despite flames
Charcoal-color façades convey a feeling that consuming it three times over the past 350 years,
the kurazukuri had endured the same trial by fire. the Bell of Time remains the city’s pride. The latest
However, most were actually constructed by wealthy reincarnation dates from just after the Great Fire,
merchants in the inferno’s aftermath, as residential and remains the town’s most important timepiece,
shops for personal and commercial assets such as tolling four times daily.
grain, textiles and timber. The atmospheric streets aren’t just a treat for the
Kurazukuri are an extinct species in the Tokyo eyes. Tucked behind the row of kurazukuri lies
landscape, having succumbed to the Great Kanto Kashiya yokocho, an alley famous for its traditional
Earthquake in 1923 and intense World War II bomb- candy shops. After the 1923 earthquake crippled
ings. Once numbering more than 200, Kawagoe’s Tokyo, Kawagoe became a major confectionary
merchant houses have thinned to around 30. About supplier.
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Weeping cherry trees in the gardens of Kita-in Temple are especially
elegant, while hydrangeas, azaleas, maple and plum trees take turns
coloring the premises in the later months of the year.
human admirers by
walking 15 minutes
north, to where a
towering torii gate
marks the entrance of
Hikawa Shrine. Generous
shade from zelkova
trees — a symbol of
Saitama — adds to the
sense of sanctuary.
Lilting flute music lured
me into the shrine
dedicated to the god
of marriage, where,
Illuminated cherry blossoms line the Shingashi River. Rakan are expressive statues.
sure enough, a Shinto
wedding was underway.
Like many places in Japan, Kawagoe claims a The bride’s white kimono glowed like a spotlight
gastronomic specialty. Here, in Sweet Potato City, among the entourage of musician priests, atten-
the candy, chips, ice cream, beer, udon and soba dants and family members.
noodles incorporate this celebrated ingredient. The procession retreated to private quarters,
Tuberous root enthusiasts can pay homage at leaving me alone to wander the grounds freshly
the world’s only Sweet Potato Museum, or pick sanctified. I followed a path to the Shingashi River,
up a trowel during potato-digging excursions in which runs behind the temple. In late-March, cherry
September. trees form a pinkish-white canopy over the stream, a
Beyond the historic core of sweet scents and soft contrast to the blackened kurazukuri. Daylight
sturdy shops, the grounds of religious sites take was fading now, and lanterns strung through the
center stage during sakura season. Weeping cherry trees glowed among the delicate petals. The Bell of
trees in the gardens of Kita-in Temple are especially Time struck six — and the spirit of Edo resonated.
elegant, while hydrangeas, azaleas, maple and
plum trees take turns coloring the premises in the Getting there
later months of the year. Frequent trains to Kawagoe Station make this satel-
Kita-in is the only place to see the original lite of Tokyo easily accessible. From Ikebukuro, the
rooms from Tokyo’s Edo Castle (now the Imperial Tobu Tojo Line, an extension of the yurakucho Line,
Palace) that the ruling shogun donated after a takes only 32 minutes (¥450). The Seibu Shinjuku
temple fire, and before another blaze destroyed Line rapid express trains (52 minutes, ¥480 from
the castle. Kita-in also hosts the animated lineup Seibu Shinjuku Station) serve Hon-Kawagoe Station,
of Gohyaku-rakan — 500 disciples of Buddha slightly closer to the
whose statues capture the full range of human attractions.
emotions. Should craving for adventure strike
in the middle of the night, legend has it that, Jeffrey Tanenhaus is a
among the rows of rakan (careful counting freelance Kawagoe
reveals 540), one statue will feel warm. If located writer and TOKYO
and then revisited the next day, its stone face photographer
will have morphed into a likeness of its finder. based in
you can lose the crowd of statues and their Buenos Aires.
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32. By Jeffrey Tanenhaus
T
he Japanese obsession with nonsensical
English goes far beyond those cutely
wrongheaded phrases you see on t-shirts.
Even the domestic auto industry, which ranks
among the world’s finest, is guilty. Native
speakers must wonder if marketing departments
consulted a random word generator instead of an 3. Mazda Bongo Brawny
English dictionary. For Asian consumers,
Fun Fact:
however, style trumps substance. The sound of
Bongo series in production for 40 years.
the word is what matters, not its literal
Looks Like…
definition. A vehicle can roll off the assembly
Refrigerator on wheels.
line branded as Brawny (Mazda), Sunny
Corporate Marketing Ploy:
(Nissan) or even Prairie Joy (Nissan) and remain
Go bongo in our brawny, baby.
desirable. Below are the top 5 bizarre-sounding
What We Like About It:
models cruising the roads of Japan, and not
Function over form: roomy interior has excellent
heading to an English-speaking showroom near
load capacity for whatever you pleasure.
you – at least not without an alias.
1. Daihatsu Naked 4. Daihatsu Midget II
Fun Fact:
Fun Fact:
Seats one full-size person or II midgets.
Weighs 810 kg (without shoes and socks).
Looks Like…
Looks Like…
The runt of a pickup truck litter.
Design team should head back to drawing board.
Corporate Marketing Ploy:
Corporate Marketing Ploy:
Small enough to park inside a studio.
Driving is better in the buff.
What We Like About It:
What We Like About It:
Detached bug-eye headlights are trendy
Sexy, uncensored chassis.
throwback to Model T.
2. Mitsubishi Guts 5. Toyota Noah
Fun Fact:
Fun Fact:
90% recyclability rate.
Available in “light rose mica metallic.”
Looks Like…
Looks Like…
Just another top-heavy Japanese truck.
One big-ass ark turned mini-van.
Corporate Marketing Ploy:
Corporate Marketing Ploy:
Less wimp, more Guts for you macho truckers.
Modern luxury meets biblical strength.
What We Like About It:
What We Like About It:
Temptation to run red light, lean on horn and
Capacity to transport four pairs of humans in
yell “no Guts, no glory” at pedestrians caught in
event of catastrophic typhoon flooding.
crosswalk.
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37. JEFFREY A. TANENHAUS
WWW.JTANENHAUS.COM
TANENHAUS@GMAIL.COM
J effrey Tanenhaus is a freelance writer, editor and photographer. His work includes
travel destinations, restaurant reviews, architectural features and humor pieces that
have been published in Time Out New York, Time Out Buenos Aires, The Japan
Times, Asahi Weekly and The Jerusalem Post, among others.
Jeffrey is looking to parlay his communication skills – developed through journalism and
living abroad – into further stimulating and creative freelance assignments. Worldly
curiosity accounts for Jeffrey’s first-hand knowledge of 45 countries and three languages.
He most recently spent seven months in Buenos Aires studying Spanish and Argentine
literature and film at the prestigious University of Buenos Aires.
South America’s mellow rhythms were a shock coming from hyperkinetic Tokyo where
he taught English for two years. Landing in the world’s largest city alone, illiterate and
unemployed, Jeffrey assembled a new life from scratch.
Communication barriers inspired him to blog about eye-opening cultural differences and
humorous episodes in the classroom with the rowdiest, lowest-achieving junior high
school students in the megalopolis. Paid freelance assignments followed from Japan’s
leading English-language publications.
The sudden flight to the Far East was a result of pent-up wanderlust after two years as a
high-level paralegal at Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP where he was rehired
after a summer internship in college. He worked with medical experts across the nation
who produced reports crucial to the asbestos products liability litigation. Jeffrey also
engineered an advertising campaign to solicit clients for the launch of new litigation
services by designing the ad copy and negotiating with representatives of New York and
Florida newspapers and radio stations.
The stability of corporate life followed a perilous escape from tropical sands at the largest
resort in the South Pacific. Although hired as a land and sea sports instructor, Jeffrey’s
role unexpectedly expanded into crisis management when a super-typhoon packing winds
of 160 mph slammed into Guam, shredding the hotel tower in which he and guests were
trapped for six hours.
Inspiration for launching himself to a far-flung island came from a senior thesis on
destination marketing in the Caribbean. “The Paradoxical Packaging of Paradise”
examined promotional literature from three islands to evaluate how each distinguished
itself. The study uniquely showed how national histories stained with the atrocities of the
slave trade can be re-imaged into paradises for foreign consumption. His findings earned
the thesis high honors.
38. Jeffrey graduated Cum Laude from Dartmouth College where he double majored in
geography and government, which he also studied in Prague and London. When on
campus, he wrote prolifically for the nation’s oldest college newspaper, The Dartmouth.
His more than 140 stories included interviews with distinguished visitors like Presidential
candidates of election 2000. He was then tapped as editor to turn around the paper’s
floundering Arts & Entertainment section.
Interest in public relations arose from a stimulating marketing internship with the 1998
Goodwill Games, an Olympic-style competition sponsored by Turner Sports. As the
youngest member of the mobile marketing team, his rewarding connections with New
Yorkers on the street enabled him to operate on the front lines of a PR machine with
sustained enthusiasm.
In his spare time, Jeffrey enjoys Argentine literature and Buddhist philosophy, and
religiously follows the Utah Jazz, Toronto Blue Jays and Tokyo’s Yakult Swallows. He
can also be found pointing out local landmarks from the top of double-decker tour buses
looping around Manhattan.
39. JEFFREY A. TANENHAUS
WWW.JTANENHAUS.COM
TANENHAUS@GMAIL.COM
SUMMARY
• Writer and photographer with professional experience in Japan, Argentina and the U.S.
• Non-native fluency in Spanish • Conversational Japanese • 45 countries visited
• 100-page thesis researching destination marketing of Caribbean islands
• Dartmouth College B.A. Cum Laude with high honors in geography
WORK EXPERIENCE
WRITER AND PHOTOJOURNALIST Aug. 2005 - present
• Freelance contributor to magazines and newspapers in the U.S., Japan, Argentina and Israel,
including Time Out New York, Time Out Buenos Aires, The Japan Times and The Jerusalem Post
• Professional photographer specializing in travel-related writing and camera work
• Designed own website to promote published articles and photos at www.jtanenhaus.com
• Chronicled Japanese experiences inside and outside of the classroom through personal blog
ENGLISH TEACHER, Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo Apr. 2005 - Apr. 2007
• Devised and implemented lesson plans and interactive games to reinforce curriculum
PARALEGAL, Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP, New York Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2005
• Created advertising campaign for launch of new litigation services
• Represented firm at citywide asbestos group meetings
SPORTS INSTRUCTOR, Pacific Islands Club, Guam Sept. - Dec. 2002
INTERN, The White House Office of Presidential Personnel, Washington, DC Jun. - Aug. 1999
• Drafted memoranda to the President seeking his approval of political appointments
• Compiled biographical information and prepared press releases
MARKETING INTERN, The Goodwill Games, New York Jul. - Aug. 1998
• Promoted major international sporting event through mobile field marketing
EDUCATION
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, Hanover, NH, Class of 2002
• B.A. Cum Laude with high honors in geography
• Double major in sociopolitical geography and government (international relations)
• Honors thesis: The Paradoxical Packaging of Paradise: destination marketing of 3 Caribbean islands
• Semester abroad at London School of Economics researching political science in the UK
• Semester abroad at Charles University in Prague studying geopolitical landscape of Czech Republic
• Arts & Entertainment Editor and Staff Writer of 140 articles for The Dartmouth daily newspaper
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Oct. 2007 - May 2008
• Courses in advanced Spanish and Argentine literature and film
40. The Paradoxical
Packaging of Paradise
Destination marketing and the re-imaging of history
on three Caribbean islands through
state-sponsored tourist brochures
By Jeffrey A. Tanenhaus
Curaçao Puerto Rico Saint Kitts & Nevis
Honors Thesis, Department of Geography
Dartmouth College
Susanne Freidberg, Advisor
Spring 2002