For anyone enamored by the Asian mystique, and seeking to quench a thirst and hunger for deeper understanding, The Book of Tea is an excellent quick relief, if not an exquisite appetizer. The book is an interesting narrative, written in…
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The Book of Tea
Tagged with: Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese History, Philosophy of Tea, tea, teaism
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Okinawa World
Also known as the ‘Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo’, Okinawa World is a touristy theme park that features Okinawan culture and nature. The main attractions are: 1) Gyokusendo Cave – the longest (5kms) cave in the south of Okinawa island, and Japan’s…
Tagged with: caves, Gyokusendo Cave, Japan, Japan Sights, Japan Tour, Japanese culture, Japanese History, Okinawa, Okinawa culture, Okinawa nature, Okinawa World, spray painting, stalactites, stalagmites
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Posted in Japan
‘Battle of Okinawa’ Memorials
The Battle of Okinawa is probably the fiercest battle ever seen in history. This ground warfare was the only one fought on Japanese soil and was also the largest-scale campaign of the Asia-Pacific War. This war, also called ‘Typhoon of…
Tagged with: Asia-Pacific War, Battle of Okinawa, Himeyuri Peace Museum, Japan, Japan Tour, Japanese History, Japanese Underground Headquarters, Okinawa, Peace Memorial Park, war and peace, World War 2
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Posted in Japan
