Join Local Festival for Free ! @Hanno, Saitama (Nov.2.2008)

October 30, 2008 - 5:58 pm by akko@hakata in Others  

Why not joining Japanese local festival, wearing Happi uniform ?
For those who love Japanese Festivals, and are not satisfied with just watching, this would be a perfect opportunity !
H.I.S. Experience Japan Co., Ltd. is going to conduct the tour supported by parties concerned in Saitam prefecture, which is placed next to Tokyo.
Date: November 2nd Sunday
Destination: [...]

Tranquil Kyushu Island; 1. Aso Volcano, the world largest caldera !

- 2:06 pm by akko@hakata in Others  

After exciting Tokyo and traditional Kyoto, why not visiting tranquil Kyushu, where you can experience magic of nature, and what it bring out, such as onsen (hot spring) , beautiful nature, fresh local food, good sake, and friendly people!

Aso mountain is the general term referring to 5 mountains.
Nakadake (1592m) is one of them, and [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Oita Power Spot (Sacred Place) “USA Jingu Shrine” [宇佐神宮・大分県]

August 13, 2008 - 2:10 pm by katchaman in Others  

Usa Jingu Shrine is the main home for all(44,000) Hachiman-gu shrines around Japan. I can recommend USA Jingu Shrine as one of the best sacred place in Japan.
Usa jingu Shrine, constructed in the 6th century, is dedicated to the Emperor Ojin, his mother Empress Jingu - both of whom are legendary - and his deified [...]

Fukuoka, introduced as the World Best Shopping City @ MONOCLE

June 26, 2008 - 2:03 pm by akko@hakata in Others, Travel  

Fukuoka, which already has a very good reputation among residents,
business people (especially Tanshin-Funin people* !), domestic tourists,
and also oversea visitors, first appeared in the latest MONOCLE magazine,
and introduced as the best shopping city, and the 16th livable place.

As a resident, Fukuoka is;
-Gourmet! Especially recommendable is ramen noodle, seafood, local shochu (distilled spirit).
-Friendly! People show [...]

Try Maiko Makeup @ Yoji-ya

June 3, 2008 - 3:42 pm by akko@hakata in Culture, Product, Travel  

If you are interested in trying Maiko makeup, not in a heavy, authentic way, but in a casual, easy way, Yoji-ya would be the best solution.

These are colors for your eyes and lips. Each is from Japanese traditional natural colors of flowers, fruits, snow, etc.
They may look unusual, but once you put them, you’ll find [...]

Japan’s Annual Penis Festival (SFW) - Kanamara Matsuri

May 21, 2008 - 1:44 am by Bill Belew in Culture, Travel  

And I thought that Poop Museum might be the last thing I have never seen in Japan.
How about a penis festival that’s safe for work?
Absolutely.
I have been to shrines dedicated to the penis in Japan. But, gosh, I seemed to have missed out on the festival dedicated to the Phallus.
If 10’s of thousands of people, [...]

“festival” million of Phlox subulata!

April 7, 2008 - 7:40 pm by mentalup in Others, Travel  

It is a festival of flowers n’ greens.
The festival is held in Gunma. There are many areas so I will introduce one of the OTA satellite.

Here are million ofPhlox subulata(siba-sakura)!!!
Close UP!!!

It”s so beautiful!
You can see the beautiful flowers, but also join some events.
And you can take a free bus that go the rounds of festival [...]

Want to pass School Entrance Exam? Visit Michizane-kou @ Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine!

January 15, 2008 - 6:33 pm by akko@hakata in Food, Others, Travel  

This is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, where Michizane Sugawara, God of Academy, is worshipped.

People from all over Japan visit Michizane-kou (it’s a way to call him friendly and with respect), and pray `Please let me (or let my son/ daughter) pass the entrance exam!’.
(If you know something about Japanese educational system, to enter good [...]

NEW YEAR 2008@ Canal City Hakata

January 7, 2008 - 5:00 am by akko@hakata in Culture, Others, Travel  

Canal City Hakata has no new year holiday !

Shimekazari (decoration for welcoming New Year, fixed on the top of shops’ entrance) in Hakata is very unique.

These are very common in here.

*Kyushu Tourism Information Site will also help you discover the charms of Kyushu !

HAKATA PORT, from where LEXUS exported

- 4:12 am by akko@hakata in Others, Travel  

HAKATA PORT with Long History

This is Hakata Port, which has 2,000 years of history, is especially well known for the cultural trading between China, that the national treasure Gold Seal (Kinin) were given to Na, the old country of Japan.

This means Hakata Port has been the gateway to Asia since 2,000 years old. Actually [...]