Himeiji Hey guys! So this will be the last part of the 2013 Japan trip. The last excursion we had in Japan was to the second largest city of Hyogo Prefecture, Himeiji. It is famous for the World Heritage Site, the Himeiji Castle. Both the Himeiji Castle and Kokoen require admission fees so be sure … Continue reading Japan: Himeiji [2013]
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Japan: Akashi [2013]
Ello everyone~! So I did mention before that I went to japan through the student exchange program offered at my school. So today, I'll be focusing on our sister school's city. Our sister school in Japan was located in Akashi, Hyogo. The city is located in the southern part of the prefect, on the Seto … Continue reading Japan: Akashi [2013]
Japan: Awaji Island [2013]
Awaji Island Our next school excursion was to an island in Hyogo Prefecture called Awaji Island. This island is known for traditional puppet theatre and onions. You can reach the island by catching a ferry from Akashi Station. Naruto Whirlpools From the ferry, you can see powerful whirlpools known as Naruto whirlpools. The name is … Continue reading Japan: Awaji Island [2013]
Japan: Hiroshima & Miyajima [2013]
Hiroshima When it comes to the history of Japan, Hiroshima is the city for it. The city is known worldwide for the first atomic bomb which dropped on August 6, 1945. With such a rich history, this was of course the destination for our school's first excursion in Japan. Hiroshima is known for two World … Continue reading Japan: Hiroshima & Miyajima [2013]
Japan: Kyoto [2013]
Kyoto Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destination in Japan and probably one of the best places to get a cultural taste of Japan. My first time going to Japan was in 2014 and it was through a student exchange program that my school offered. For 2 weeks I stayed with a homestay … Continue reading Japan: Kyoto [2013]
