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Today’s Japan Photo: Kani Doraku
Saturday, 31 Jul, 2010 – 12:52 | No Comment
Today’s Japan Photo: Kani Doraku

Osaka’s famous Dōtonbori (道頓堀) have quite a number of notable restaurants. For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be visiting Kani Doraku which has one of the most notable signboards along the street – a giant …

Today’s Japan Photo: Kendo 剣道
Friday, 30 Jul, 2010 – 9:34 | 6 Comments
Today’s Japan Photo: Kendo 剣道

For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be taking a look at one of modern Japan martial art – Kendo 剣道, which is based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship, or kenjutsu.

This lovely shot was taken by Michael Mabale, …

Today’s Japan Photo: Shōyu Ramen 醤油ラーメン
Thursday, 29 Jul, 2010 – 9:49 | 2 Comments
Today’s Japan Photo: Shōyu Ramen 醤油ラーメン

There are quite a number of different soup base for Ramen. For Today’s Japan Photo, we are going to enjoy my favorite Shoyu Ramen 醤油ラーメン, which has losta yummy soy sauce added to the soup.

This …

Today’s Japan Photo: Yakushi Temple 薬師寺
Wednesday, 28 Jul, 2010 – 9:25 | No Comment
Today’s Japan Photo: Yakushi Temple 薬師寺

For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be travelling to Nara to visit one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan – Yakushi Temple 薬師寺. The temple is also one of the UNESCO heritage …

Today’s Japan Photo: Byodo-In 平等院
Tuesday, 27 Jul, 2010 – 9:14 | One Comment
Today’s Japan Photo: Byodo-In 平等院

Those who have seen a 10 yen coin before would be familiar with the temple that the featured for Today’s Japan Photo. Byōdō-in (平等院) is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

This temple was originally …

Today’s Japan Photo: Maiko Itai’s “Dream” Costume
Monday, 26 Jul, 2010 – 9:36 | No Comment
Today’s Japan Photo: Maiko Itai’s “Dream” Costume

For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be taking a look at the costume Miss Universe Japan will be wearing for the Miss Universe 2010 Finals that is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas on …

Today’s Japan Photo: Taiko 太鼓
Friday, 23 Jul, 2010 – 9:24 | One Comment
Today’s Japan Photo: Taiko 太鼓

In many Japanese festival, there are usually percussion instruments such as drums to help stir up the festive spirits. For Today’s Japan Photo, we are going to examine the Japanese Taiko 太鼓.
This shot of the …

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