Niseko es una ciudad ubicada en el distrito de Abuta, Hokkaido. El nombre "Niseko" proviene del idioma ainu y significa "acantilado escarpado". Es el nombre colectivo de las ciudades de Kutchan, Niseko y Rankoshi, una zona rodeada de numerosas montañas, incluyendo el monte Yotei (también llamado Ezo Fuji), y el río Shiribetsu, de aguas cristalinas. El Shiribetsu… Leer más
Overview of Kyoto The capital of Kyoto Prefecture, located in the southern part of the prefecture. The imperial capital from 794 (Enryaku 13) to 1868 (Meiji 1). In 794, during the reign of Emperor Kanmu, the capital was moved from Nara and Heiankyo was built. It prospered as the capital of the Ritsuryo state. … Read More
A city located in the southwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture. Developed as a castle town in the Middle Ages, Hojo. In the modern times, there are castle towns such as Mr. Okubo, and Tokaido’s number one post town in front of Hakone Seki. It is the gateway to Hakone Tourism and is the center … Read More
Which Ueno do you want to know about? One is Ueno as a place name. Japan’s most famous Ueno is located in Taito Ward, Tokyo. It’s the subcenter of Ueno, centered around the town name or Ueno Station. Adjacent to Ueno Station, Ueno Park features art museums, history museums, Shinobazu Pond, temples with five-story … Read More
Generalmente se refiere a Osaka, pero los kanji y las lecturas varían según la época y la región. Naniwa: Nombre antiguo de la actual ciudad de Osaka y sus alrededores. También se escribe como “浪速” o “浪華”. Antes de la Reforma Taika, floreció como un importante centro de transporte marítimo. Cabe destacar que, desde las misiones tributarias de los Tres Reinos de… Leer más
Hyogo is the abbreviated name of the prefecture. It is a prefecture located in Japan’s Kinki region. Its prefectural capital is Kobe City. It borders six prefectures: Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto Prefecture to the east, Okayama Prefecture and Tottori Prefecture to the west, and Kagawa Prefecture and Tokushima Prefecture to the south. The name … Read More
1. Ebisu is a famous place name in Tokyo Ebisu is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Conveniently near Roppongi and central Shibuya, Ebisu is easily accessed by the JR Yamanote and Hibiya lines via Ebisu Station. Together with the trendy neighboring communities of Daikanyama and Hiroo, it has boutiques, vintage stores and patisseries … Read More
Description for Azabu Juban town Azabu-Juban is a lively residential area in central Tokyo. With a mixture of Japanese shops, restaurants and bars. The convenience of several supermarkets central location and the proximity of Hiroo and Roppongi make it one of the more trendy and sought after residential areas of Tokyo. The main street, … Read More
Description for Asakusa town Asakusa is a town centered around Senso-ji Temple, home to the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), and attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad. Located in central Tokyo, the area is popular for its convenient accessibility and traditional retro atmosphere. Characteristics of Asakusa It is popular as a place where history, tradition, … Read More
Description for Akihabara town Akihabara is an area name that refers to the area around JR Akihabara Station in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It is known as one of the largest electric towns in Japan. History and etymology of Akihabara (Akiba) During the Edo period, it was the area where lower samurai lived. As it was … Read More
Description for Tokyo metropolis Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the centre of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the … Read More
Yokohama-shi is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kant? region of the main island of Honshu. It is a major commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area.
Descripción de la prefectura de Hokkaido: Hokkaido es la isla más grande de Japón, ubicada en el extremo norte del país. Representa más de una quinta parte de la superficie total de Japón y el 22% de su masa terrestre total. Tiene aproximadamente el mismo tamaño que la República de Austria en Europa. Resumen histórico: Antiguamente… Leer más
Description for Hiroshima Abbreviation for Hiroshima Prefecture or its prefectural capital, Hiroshima City. History of Hiroshima City During the Edo period, Hiroshima developed as a castle town of the Asano clan with an income of 426,500 koku. Since the Meiji period, it has had a strong character as a military city, and during the … Read More