"Gone with the Ghosts" tells the story of Chihiro, a ten-year-old girl who, while moving with her family, stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park that serves as a gateway to a supernatural realm. Here gods, witches, and spirits roam in a world without humans. Once trapped in this world, Chihiro finds herself trapped here and sets out to rescue her parents, who have been turned into pigs, in order to return to the human world....
Miyajima Island, located off the coast of Hiroshima in Japan, is one of the gems of Japan's cultural and natural heritage. It is home to one of Japan's most revered shrines, Itsukushima Jinja, which adds a special beauty to the island's landscape. Its huge red gates, torii standing gracefully in the waters of the bay, are as much a symbol of the Land of the Rising Sun as Mount Fuji-san. To them...
A presentation of the layout of Tokyo DisneySea's new themed area called Fantasy Springs, inspired by movies such as "Frozen," was made to the media 100 days before the official opening. This section, also based on "Peter Pan" and "Tangled," will include four attractions. Oriental Land's general manager, Yumiko Takano, said, "We believe that the introduction of the new area will make Tokyo Disney Resort...
From February 25, 2024 (Sunday), light projection on the wall on the east side of the building of Tokyo's first administrative building of the Tokyo government began. To create a new tourist resource that adorns Tokyo at night, light projection will be produced year-round on one of Tokyo's iconic landmarks, the building of Tokyo's first administrative building of the Tokyo government. The projection will feature a variety of light art ...
Our tourists usually answer this question: it is Japanese rice vodka, which is drunk heated. Many people speak rather unflatteringly about the taste of this traditional Japanese alcoholic drink. In fact, it's not that simple... To begin with, it's not vodka. And not all varieties of sake experts recommend to drink heated. To understand the details...
Locals celebrated the century-old festival held at the Shinto temple, rebuilt after the tsunami caused by the 2011 earthquake that destroyed it. With prayers for good fish catches and safety at sea, the traditional Taue Odori dance was performed Feb. 18 at Kusanojinja Shrine as part of the Anba Matsuri festival, which has more than 300 years of history. The new temple was completed earlier...
UNESCO World Heritage-listed Todaiji Shrine is planning a partial easing of COVID-19 restrictions, allowing the public to participate in the Shunye Torch Ceremony during the main event from March 1 to 14. Known as "Omizutori," the ceremony, which began in 752, will mark its 1,273rd installment. The preliminary "koro bekka" ritual, conducted by 11 monks known...
Yokohama's famous Chinatown neighborhood comes alive in honor of the annual Spring Festival, which celebrates the Lunar New Year. This 20-year illumination event features 550 lanterns, including about 100 lanterns lined up in a zigzag pattern to represent the Chinese dragon. Also present are large lanterns shaped like mythical creatures such as the phoenix. The illumination event runs from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and...
The eruption took place in the Minamidake crater of Sakurajima volcano, and for the first time since 2020, a column of ash and smoke rose to a height of 5 kilometers, and rocks and lava scattered to a distance of 1.3 kilometers. The eruption was characterized by an explosive nature. Residents were warned of possible ash fallout both in the immediate vicinity of the volcano and in remote areas due to wind. Meteorologists ...
The musicians have toured the main cities of the country and are now performing in Tokyo. The band now consists of only two of their former members - guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Soloist is the brilliant Adam Lambert, finalist of American Idol2009. Of course, it is hard for him to reach the charismatic Freddie Mercury, but on the whole it feels like the same old Queen - powerful, energetic, exuberant, sometimes unexpectedly lyrical. Tokyo residents warmly welcomed the artists. Here they know and love songs from the repertoire of...
