Japanese Elementary School Kids when crossing the crosswalk - Polite Japanese children bow @travelinjapan5522

Living in Japan In the Japanese school system children who have turned six years old start elementary school in April. School attendance is compulsory for all for six years of elementary school and three years of junior high school. There are both public and private schools and tuition for public elementary and junior high schools is free.
Elementary schools operate on a trimester system. The first trimester extends from April to July, the second from September to December, and the third January to March. There is an approximately 40-day summer vacation between the first and second trimesters, an approximately 2-week winter vacation between the second and third trimesters, and an approximately 10-day spring vacation between the third and first trimesters.

There is a set timetable for each day of the week, and Saturdays and Sundays are holidays.
Classes
In elementary school, each child belongs to a class with a designated classroom. Except for subjects like physical education, music, art, science that require special facilities, children in the same class generally study most of their subjects in the same classroom. The personalities, aptitude, and compatibility of individual students are taken into account when deciding the membership of each class. The maximum number of students per class is 40.
When there is more than one class (kumi) per grade, it is standard practice for the membership of the classes to be shuffled every two years. The classes are commonly called ichi-kumi, ni-kumi, and so on.

- Classrooms
In a classroom, there is usually a blackboard at the front and back, and rows of desks and chairs. The seating order is fixed, and is usually changed on a regular basis. Though the setup varies from class to class, the classroom has a bulletin board for posting announcements and displaying students’ work, lockers for storing their bags and other items, and cleaning equipment. It is equipped with speakers for the school’s broadcasting system, and some classrooms also have heaters and air conditioners, a television, as well as video equipment.
- Teachers
One can qualify to become a public school teacher by taking a specified number of credits in education courses at a four-year university or a two-year junior college to obtain a teaching certificate and then by passing the Kyoin Saiyo Shiken (Teacher Service Examination). Teachers are assigned to schools by the chairperson of board of education in each municipality, and they are transferred approximately every three to five years, rarely remaining at the same school for many years.
The teachers’ working hours vary from community to community, but usually begin around 8 a.m. and end around 5 p.m. Teachers sometimes have to work overtime around the end of a trimester or before and after a school event.

Elementary schools use the kurasu tan’nin-sei system, in which one teacher—the homeroom teacher—provides instruction in almost every subject to the class assigned. However, for the third through sixth grades, it is common for other teachers to teach the specialized classes in such subjects as music or art.

- Subjects
The subjects to be taught in elementary school in Japan are stipulated in the School Education Law. In the first and second grades, instruction is provided in Japanese language, arithmetic, life skills (seikatsu; a class that combines science and social studies), music, art (drawing and crafts), physical education, ethics (dotoku), and special activities (tokubetsu katsudo, such as homeroom activities, etc.). In the third and fourth grades, seikatsu is replaced by science and social studies, and sogoteki na gakushu (integrated studies) is added to the curriculum. In the fifth and sixth grades, there is additional instruction in home economics (cooking, sewing, etc.).
(1) Guidelines for the Course of Study
The Guidelines for the Course of Study set the standards for school curriculums prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Each school is required to teach its students in accordance with the Guidelines and separate guidelines are stipulated for each stage of education from kindergarten through elementary, junior high, and senior high school. The Guidelines also delineate the number of units to be covered for each area within each subject and how they are acquired.
(2) Textbooks
From elementary through senior high school, private publishers compile textbooks that are based on the Guidelines for the Course of Study, and textbooks that are approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology are used in the schools. Textbooks are distributed free of charge for the compulsory education (elementary and junior high school) grades.
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Japanese Elementary School Kids when crossing the crosswalk - Polite Japanese children bow

Living in Japan 2022-09-18 | In the Japanese school system children who have turned six years old start elementary school in April. School attendance is compulsory for all for six years of elementary school and three years of junior high school. There are both public and private schools and tuition for public elementary and junior high schools is free.
Elementary schools operate on a trimester system. The first trimester extends from April to July, the second from September to December, and the third January to March. There is an approximately 40-day summer vacation between the first and second trimesters, an approximately 2-week winter vacation between the second and third trimesters, and an approximately 10-day spring vacation between the third and first trimesters.

There is a set timetable for each day of the week, and Saturdays and Sundays are holidays.
Classes
In elementary school, each child belongs to a class with a designated classroom. Except for subjects like physical education, music, art, science that require special facilities, children in the same class generally study most of their subjects in the same classroom. The personalities, aptitude, and compatibility of individual students are taken into account when deciding the membership of each class. The maximum number of students per class is 40.
When there is more than one class (kumi) per grade, it is standard practice for the membership of the classes to be shuffled every two years. The classes are commonly called ichi-kumi, ni-kumi, and so on.

- Classrooms
In a classroom, there is usually a blackboard at the front and back, and rows of desks and chairs. The seating order is fixed, and is usually changed on a regular basis. Though the setup varies from class to class, the classroom has a bulletin board for posting announcements and displaying students’ work, lockers for storing their bags and other items, and cleaning equipment. It is equipped with speakers for the school’s broadcasting system, and some classrooms also have heaters and air conditioners, a television, as well as video equipment.
- Teachers
One can qualify to become a public school teacher by taking a specified number of credits in education courses at a four-year university or a two-year junior college to obtain a teaching certificate and then by passing the Kyoin Saiyo Shiken (Teacher Service Examination). Teachers are assigned to schools by the chairperson of board of education in each municipality, and they are transferred approximately every three to five years, rarely remaining at the same school for many years.
The teachers’ working hours vary from community to community, but usually begin around 8 a.m. and end around 5 p.m. Teachers sometimes have to work overtime around the end of a trimester or before and after a school event.

Elementary schools use the kurasu tan’nin-sei system, in which one teacher—the homeroom teacher—provides instruction in almost every subject to the class assigned. However, for the third through sixth grades, it is common for other teachers to teach the specialized classes in such subjects as music or art.

- Subjects
The subjects to be taught in elementary school in Japan are stipulated in the School Education Law. In the first and second grades, instruction is provided in Japanese language, arithmetic, life skills (seikatsu; a class that combines science and social studies), music, art (drawing and crafts), physical education, ethics (dotoku), and special activities (tokubetsu katsudo, such as homeroom activities, etc.). In the third and fourth grades, seikatsu is replaced by science and social studies, and sogoteki na gakushu (integrated studies) is added to the curriculum. In the fifth and sixth grades, there is additional instruction in home economics (cooking, sewing, etc.).
(1) Guidelines for the Course of Study
The Guidelines for the Course of Study set the standards for school curriculums prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Each school is required to teach its students in accordance with the Guidelines and separate guidelines are stipulated for each stage of education from kindergarten through elementary, junior high, and senior high school. The Guidelines also delineate the number of units to be covered for each area within each subject and how they are acquired.
(2) Textbooks
From elementary through senior high school, private publishers compile textbooks that are based on the Guidelines for the Course of Study, and textbooks that are approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology are used in the schools. Textbooks are distributed free of charge for the compulsory education (elementary and junior high school) grades.
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Living in Japan 2022-09-21 | Japan's main islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido are served by a network of high speed train lines that connect Tokyo with most of the country's major cities. Japan's high speed trains (bullet trains) are called shinkansen (新幹線) and are operated by Japan Railways (JR).

Running at speeds of up to 320 km/h, the shinkansen is known for punctuality (most trains depart on time to the second), comfort (relatively silent cars with spacious, always forward facing seats), safety (no fatal accidents in its history) and efficiency. Thanks to the Japan Rail Pass, the shinkansen can also be a very cost effective means of travel.

Shinkansen Network
The shinkansen network consists of multiple lines, among which the Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Osaka) is the oldest and most popular. All shinkansen lines (except the Akita and Yamagata Shinkansen) run on tracks that are exclusively built for and used by shinkansen trains. Most lines are served by multiple train categories, ranging from the fastest category that stops only at major stations to the slowest category that stops at every station along the way.

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#shinkansen #passing #新幹線

Best Fireworks Festival Yamanashi JAPAN 2022- Japan hanabi taikai - 大花火大会

Living in Japan 2022-09-17 | Originally used to ward off evil spirits, fireworks (花火, Hanabi) have a long history in Japan and are an integral part of Japanese summers. Hundreds of firework shows are held every year across the country, mainly during the summer holidays in July and August, with some of them drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. On the other hand, fireworks are not typically used to celebrate New Year.

Japanese firework shells range in size from smaller ones to record-breaking Yonshakudama shells which are 1.2 meter in diameter and weigh several hundred kilograms. The most common are starmines, which are spherical shells that have a variety of burst patterns. Other unique fireworks include Niagara sparklers that are set under bridges and resemble the famous falls, and formed shells that burst into familiar shapes such as hearts and smiley faces.

A secondary attraction of Japanese fireworks is the relaxed festival atmosphere that comes with them, people dressed in yukata and streets lined by food and game stalls. The firework shows themselves typically start some time after sunset and last one to two hours. Many of the longer shows are broken up into multiple shorter segments, interrupted by the announcement of titles and sponsors. They often end with a grand finale consisting of hundreds of shells launched simultaneously.

Popular firework shows tend to be very crowded which leads to a few concerns for visitors:

The competition for good viewing spots can be quite strong, and people often show up and reserve the best spots hours in advance, especially in cities where tall buildings limit the number of spots with unobstructed views of the fireworks. Many shows offer paid seating, but tickets are usually not available on the day and are often difficult to get from outside of Japan or without Japanese language skills.
#hanabi #大花火大会 #japan

Walk in Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo & Kimono Forests(嵐山散歩) - Summer 2022

Living in Japan 2022-05-22 | Arashiyama is famous for its Sagano Romantic Train ride, whether during spring for its cherry blossoms or autumn for the brilliant colors of its maple leaves. It is also renowned for its landmark bridge, Togetsukyo which is used in many tourist promotion photos. However, there is another place that stands out and is equally as charming. This place is the bamboo forest paths which are over 500 meters long, set between Tenryuji temple and Nonomiya Shrine.

The Japanese have a long history with bamboo, in myths and legends, metaphorically linking a man's strength with this plant. Many festivals also include the use of bamboo in various forms. We can see that from bamboo ice cream cups, buildings and fences. However it is not often we get the chance to see bamboo forests in their natural state that grow thick and line the path like they do here.

The most beautiful spot is not at the beginning of the path, but further away past Tenryuji temple entrance, where bamboo groves grow further apart from each other, allowing it to become thick and beautiful.

You can rent a bike or stroll the path to enjoy the beautiful sight of sunlight shining through the bamboo grove, casting soft shadows on the path. Especially when the wind blows through, you can see moving images exuding a tranquil feel. That is the true charm of these forests of the east.

You can also take a rickshaw ride from the young Japanese men and go through the bamboo forest path and around Arashiyama if you want. The price will be around 5000-7000 yen depend on where you want to go. To get to Arashiyama, take the JR train to Saga-Arashiyama station or take the Hankyu Railway to Arashiyama Hankyu Station. There will be signs showing the way to the bamboo forest. In case you don’t see one you can follow the signs for Tenryuji temple and Nonomiya Shrine. That will also get you to the bamboo forest.

Strolling though the bamboo forest will cost you nothing. You just have to prepare yourself and your camera to take this wonderful path.

Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto: All 10,000 Gates Explored (Bottom to Top haiking)京都伏見稲荷神社

Living in Japan 2022-05-15 | Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha) is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.

Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Foxes are thought to be Inari's messengers, resulting in many fox statues across the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari Shrine has ancient origins, predating the capital's move to Kyoto in 794.
While the primary reason most foreign visitors come to Fushimi Inari Shrine is to explore the mountain trails, the shrine buildings themselves are also attractive. At the shrine's entrance stands the Romon Gate, which was donated in 1589 by the famous leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Behind stands the shrine's main hall (honden) where visitors should pay respect to the resident deity by making a small offering.

At the very back of the shrine's main grounds is the entrance to the torii gate-covered hiking trail, which starts with two dense, parallel rows of gates called Senbon Torii ("thousands of torii gates"). The torii gates along the entire trail are donations by individuals and companies, and you will find the donator's name and the date of the donation inscribed on the back of each gate. The cost starts around 400,000 yen for a small sized gate and increases to over one million yen for a large gate.

The hike to the summit of the mountain and back takes about 2-3 hours, however, visitors are free to walk just as far as they wish before turning back. Along the way, there are multiple smaller shrines with stacks of miniature torii gates that were donated by visitors with smaller budgets. There are also a few restaurants along the way, which offer locally themed dishes such as Inari Sushi and Kitsune Udon ("Fox Udon"), both featuring pieces of aburaage (fried tofu), said to be a favorite food of foxes.

After about a 30-45 minute ascent and a gradual decrease in the density of torii gates, visitors will reach the Yotsutsuji intersection roughly half way up the mountain, where some nice views over Kyoto can be enjoyed, and the trail splits into a circular route to the summit. Many hikers only venture as far as here, as the trails do not offer much variation beyond this point and the gate density decreases further.
#Fushimi_Inari_Shrine #Kyoto #Japan

Yamanakako Swan Lake - Fuji Kawaguchiko Japan

Living in Japan 2022-01-23 | MOUNT FUJI IS A COUPLE of hour’s drive southwest of Tokyo, and it is surrounded by the area known as Fuji-Goko, or Fuji Five Lakes. The “Fuji Five” of Fuji-Goko refers to the cluster of lakes around the northern edge of the volcanic mountain. The largest of the five, Lake Yamanaka, is a haven for swans—both natural and man-made.

Lake Yamanaka is unofficially known as “Swan Lake” around the village of Yamanakako, which completely surrounds the lake. It has some resort facilities (boating, fishing, dining, camping), and it’s also a prime habitat for birders—particularly those looking to see the native whooping swans. Some enterprising “Swan Lake” entrepreneurs have added to the natural swan population by means of paddle boats shaped like swans, and a large ferry boat with a swan neck and head that is in pretty close proportion to the real thing—that makes for one long neck and one big head.

The view of Mt. Fuji from the lake is spectacular, especially from the observation deck of the ferry, or from one of the swan-shaped paddle boats. Be prepared, however. The real swans might follow you around looking for a hand-out. It’s been reported that they may try to get a little too friendly if you don’t comply, although there are less interesting ways to go than being pecked to death in the shadow of Mt. Fuji.

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Japan HD -Morning Walk around Asakusa - Sensoji Temple Asakusa -浅草浅草寺

Living in Japan 2021-11-26 | Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples.

The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.

When approaching the temple, visitors first enter through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), the outer gate of Sensoji Temple and the symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo.

A shopping street of over 200 meters, called Nakamise, leads from the outer gate to the temple's second gate, the Hozomon. Alongside typical Japanese souvenirs such as yukata and folding fans, various traditional local snacks from the Asakusa area are sold along the Nakamise. The shopping street has a history of several centuries.
Beyond the Hozomon Gate stands the temple's main hall and a five storied pagoda. Destroyed in the war, the buildings are relatively recent reconstructions. The Asakusa Shrine, built in the year 1649 by Tokugawa Iemitsu, stands only a few dozen meters to the left of the temple's main building.

Various events are held throughout the year in the Sensoji Temple area. The biggest of them is the Sanja Matsuri, the annual festival of the Asakusa Shrine, held in May. Other events are the Asakusa Samba Carnival in August and the Hagoita-ichi (Hagoita Market) at which decorated wooden paddles used in the traditional game of hanetsuki are sold.

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Living in Japan 2021-11-22 | A sweet shop popular with young people in Harajuku, Totti Candy Factory Shop’s signature item is its colorful giant cotton candy. Using a special machine of which only a few models exist in the entire country, customers can watch their cotton candy being made right in front of their eyes. The interior of the shop is filled to bursting with sweets sure to delight young and old, including cute cake pops and gummies, candies, chocolates, and marshmallows sold by weight. The colorful interior and exterior, perfect for Harajuku, are part of the secret to the shop’s popularity. The closest station is Harajuku Station

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Living in Japan 2021-10-23 | Crepes are thin and delicate French-style pancakes made without any leavener. When made correctly, they’re as thin as lace with irresistible buttery crisp edges. Crepes are popular at restaurants and catered events and I’ve even seen crepe stations at wedding receptions, too! Though they’re usually a breakfast or brunch option, crepes are welcome any time of day including dinner or dessert. Filled with anything from whipped cream and berries to meats, sauce, and vegetables, crepes aren’t picky about when you enjoy them.

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Living in Japan 2021-10-10 | Takoyaki (たこ焼き), which literally translates to grilled octopus, refers to the savory dish of grilled balls of batter made with flour and eggs filled with octopus chunks and other ingredients like pickled ginger (beni shoga) and leftover fried tempura batter (tenkasu). Each takoyaki ball is approximately the size of a golf ball.

Typically made fresh in-store, the exterior of a takoyaki ball is a nice golden brown while the interior can be a touch molten. A single order of takoyaki typically contains about eight balls that are topped with shaved bonito flakes (katsuobushi), aonori seaweed flakes and drizzled with mayonnaise and takoyaki sauce.
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The extensive know-how cultivated in the development of large coasters is pouring in without any extra, and the maximum falling angle of 121 degrees is certified as a world record, and still boasts the world's best.

Because it is a single vehicle coaster (8 passengers), it moves like a connected coaster and promises a “most horrible” experience no matter where you sit! A series of Shrill Attraction with no time to breathe is waiting.

The falling angle the world's best!

The maximum falling angle of 121 degrees has been certified as a world record. "Eguru like falls" to be underexposed is a value to experience once. Repeaters are on the way to fright that other coasters can not taste.

Approximately 2 seconds to maximum speed 100 km / h!

Linear acceleration by the linear lunch type gives a feeling of acceleration to the wind. I reached the maximum speed 100 km / h in about 2 seconds, and I felt the extraordinary "G" that the whole weight was pressed on the seat. Leave acceleration as it is, to the rolling storm!

Fuji faces Mt. Fuji during vertical winding

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Japan HD - Zenkoji Temple (善光寺, Zenkōji) - Very popular temple in the center of Nagano

Living in Japan 2021-05-25 | Nagano's Zenkoji Temple (善光寺, Zenkōji) is one of the most important and popular temples in Japan. It was founded in the 7th century and stores the first Buddhist statue ever to be brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The original statue is hidden while a copy of it is shown to the public every six years for a few weeks.

The next opportunity to see the statue was supposed to be in 2021; however, it was postponed by one year to April 3 to May 29, 2022 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The significance of Zenkoji to the development of Nagano was instrumental: many major Japanese cities have evolved either from castle towns, harbor towns or temple towns. In the case of Nagano, it grew from a temple town which developed around its temple of great importance, Zenkoji.

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Living in Japan 2021-05-21 | Japan loves its kebabs
Living in Tokyo one can become quite the Japanese kebab connoisseur. Kebab is one of the most common street foods you can find in the city—great for a meal on the go or a midnight snack. However, kebab in Tokyo is not the kind you would picture if you are from, say, North America. Japanese-style kebabs are not just meat and vegetables grilled on a skewer, but more akin to the Döner-style kebab sandwiches also found in Turkey. It is more similar to a gyro or a pita sandwich in its finished form.
The Japanese-style kebab is unique unto itself and should definitely be tried while you are in Tokyo for a night out. These Middle Eastern-influenced sandwiches can be found all over Tokyo, but one of the my favorites is Asian Kebab.
Asian Kebab
After trying many different places around Tokyo, Asian Kebab came out the winner. It offers the standard pita sandwich sold by food trucks and stands all over the city, but what sets it apart is the restaurant’s excellent customer service and consistent quality in taste and flavor throughout its many locations. Asian Kebab only uses chicken in their kebabs and does not mix chicken and pork together like many other places around Tokyo. This is great not only for the texture and the flavor of the kebab, but also for people following a halal diet or for those watching their consumption of red meat

Snow monkey Park - Jigokudani Monkey Park Nagano Japan #Shorts

Living in Japan 2021-05-20 | The Jigokudani Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑, Jigokudani Yaen Kōen) offers visitors the unique experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys. It is located in the monkey's natural habitat, in the forests of the Jigokudani valley in Yamanouchi, not far from the onsen towns of Shibu and Yudanaka.

The park has one man-made pool around which the monkeys gather, located a few minutes' walk from the park entrance. Visitors will likely already encounter monkeys along the path to the pool. The monkeys live in large social groups, and it can be quite entertaining to watch their interactions. Accustomed to humans, the monkeys can be observed from very close and almost completely ignore their human guests. Naturally, it is prohibited to touch or feed the monkeys.

The park has a small information center with information mostly in Japanese. However, there is a small explanation of the alpha male system of the monkey troop in English, as well as portraits of the park's present and former alpha males, dating back dozens of years. There is a live camera beside the monkey pool that is accessible online.

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Living in Japan 2021-05-19 | A sparkling vision of light!
The night view from Fuefukigawa Fruit Park, which boasts one of the new three major night views in Japan.
The night view of the Kofu Basin can be seen from all the park’s slopes.
-Fruit Plaza
A 10 meter high semi-circular glass dome with a diameter of 55 meters and a floor space of 1,800 square meters
Concerts and other events are held in the space.
In addition this bright all-weather indoor park glass dome can be enjoyed throughout the year regardless of the season or weather as a children’s play area and a resting place with meals and refreshments.
-Fruit Museum
Here you can learn in a fun and interesting way about the importance of the coexistence of creatures and plants on the globe while appreciating the natural beauty of fruit.
The exhibition room shows the historical and cultural development of fruit from various perspectives with the emphasis on Yamanashi’s grapes and peaches.
-Tropical Greenhouse
The greenhouse displays tropical fruit trees and is built in an original characteristic style.
The greenhouse has a sky walkway and terrace so you can enjoy the view from various angles.
Tropical fruit trees obtained in Japan are set up and displayed to recreate the image of a hot and humid region. In order to prepare the plants for the permanent display they are completely taken care of in a greenhouse from flowering to maturity, and fruit trees in pots and other containers are brought in and displayed.
-Fruit Workshop
The ellipsoid shaped pergola is a nested structure that contains three floors above ground level and a basement. There are shops selling local products such as Yamanashi Prefecture wine and confectionery, and a reading room with books related to fruits. T
-Aqua Athletics
An activity area for some water-themed fun! There are various pieces of equipment placed around a reconstructed stream.
-Fruit Tree Gardens
The fruit exhibition gardens incorporate the eight unique fruits of the old Kai Province (grapes, peaches, apples, pears, persimmons, gingko fruits, pomegranates and chestnuts), which have long been produced as Yamanashi specialties, and small fruit shrub
You can experience the changing of the seasons throughout the year, from plum and peach blossoms in spring to gingko and yuzu citrus fruits in late autumn.
-Road Train
Two three-carriage mini locomotives named Peach and Grape guide visitors between the Fruit Center at the highest point in the park and the Mori-no-hiroba near the 1st car park.

Japan HD - Rose garden at Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park

Living in Japan 2021-05-18 | A sparkling vision of light!
The night view from Fuefukigawa Fruit Park, which boasts one of the new three major night views in Japan.
The night view of the Kofu Basin can be seen from all the park’s slopes.
-Fruit Plaza
A 10 meter high semi-circular glass dome with a diameter of 55 meters and a floor space of 1,800 square meters
Concerts and other events are held in the space.
In addition this bright all-weather indoor park glass dome can be enjoyed throughout the year regardless of the season or weather as a children’s play area and a resting place with meals and refreshments.
-Fruit Museum
Here you can learn in a fun and interesting way about the importance of the coexistence of creatures and plants on the globe while appreciating the natural beauty of fruit.
The exhibition room shows the historical and cultural development of fruit from various perspectives with the emphasis on Yamanashi’s grapes and peaches.
-Tropical Greenhouse
The greenhouse displays tropical fruit trees and is built in an original characteristic style.
The greenhouse has a sky walkway and terrace so you can enjoy the view from various angles.
Tropical fruit trees obtained in Japan are set up and displayed to recreate the image of a hot and humid region. In order to prepare the plants for the permanent display they are completely taken care of in a greenhouse from flowering to maturity, and fruit trees in pots and other containers are brought in and displayed.
-Fruit Workshop
The ellipsoid shaped pergola is a nested structure that contains three floors above ground level and a basement. There are shops selling local products such as Yamanashi Prefecture wine and confectionery, and a reading room with books related to fruits. T
-Aqua Athletics
An activity area for some water-themed fun! There are various pieces of equipment placed around a reconstructed stream.
-Fruit Tree Gardens
The fruit exhibition gardens incorporate the eight unique fruits of the old Kai Province (grapes, peaches, apples, pears, persimmons, gingko fruits, pomegranates and chestnuts), which have long been produced as Yamanashi specialties, and small fruit shrub
You can experience the changing of the seasons throughout the year, from plum and peach blossoms in spring to gingko and yuzu citrus fruits in late autumn.
-Road Train
Two three-carriage mini locomotives named Peach and Grape guide visitors between the Fruit Center at the highest point in the park and the Mori-no-hiroba near the 1st car park.

Japan HD - Rose Fence at main road Yamanashi prefecture Japan.

Living in Japan 2021-05-16 | Seasons are a main theme in the Japanese culture. Flowers are like mirrors to the seasons, reflecting the passage of time. Fittingly, flower viewing is a very popular activity in Japan as most prominently seen in the annual festivities surrounding the cherry blossoms, but not limited to them.

The following chart shows the approximate blooming periods for some of the most popular flowers in Japan. One point to note is that because Japan extends north to south for some 3500 kilometers, a particular flower species might blossom at differing times across regions with varying climate. The chart serves as a rough reference for the country in general. It is recommended to check on details for specific locations before visiting.

Japan HD -Deer Feeding at Nara Park in Japan - 奈良公園 - Must Visit DEER PARK and Bowing Deer in Japan

Living in Japan 2021-05-15 | We enjoyed feeding to deer in Nara Park, Japan!!
Nara Park (奈良公園, Nara Kōen) is a large park in central Nara. Established in 1880, it is the location of many of Nara's main attractions including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.
Considered the messengers of the gods, Nara's over 1000 deer have become a symbol of the city and have even been designated as a natural treasure. Deer crackers are for sale around the park, and some deer have learned to bow to visitors to ask to be fed. Nara's deer are surprisingly tame, although they can be aggressive if they think you will feed them, so make sure not to tease them with food.

Japan HD-Female Shinkansen (bullet train) Driver change at Osaka Station- Shinkansen bullet train

Living in Japan 2021-05-13 | Japan's main islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido are served by a network of high speed train lines that connect Tokyo with most of the country's major cities. Japan's high speed trains (bullet trains) are called shinkansen (新幹線) and are operated by Japan Railways (JR).

Running at speeds of up to 320 km/h, the shinkansen is known for punctuality (most trains depart on time to the second), comfort (relatively silent cars with spacious, always forward facing seats), safety (no fatal accidents in its history) and efficiency. Thanks to the Japan Rail Pass, the shinkansen can also be a very cost effective means of travel.

Shinkansen Network
The shinkansen network consists of multiple lines, among which the Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Osaka) is the oldest and most popular. All shinkansen lines (except the Akita and Yamagata Shinkansen) run on tracks that are exclusively built for and used by shinkansen trains. Most lines are served by multiple train categories, ranging from the fastest category that stops only at major stations to the slowest category that stops at every station along the way.

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At Ichinoseki Station, we saw Komachi shinkansen passing at high speed.一ノ関駅にて、3度もこまち新幹線通過を体験できました。息子は大興奮。
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Japan HD - Snow Monkeys of Japan | Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park 地獄谷野猿公苑

Living in Japan 2021-05-12 | Working at a Japanese Snow Monkey Park
The Jigokudani Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑, Jigokudani Yaen Kōen) offers visitors the unique experience of seeing wild monkeys bathing in a natural hot spring. The park is inhabited by Japanese Macaques, which are also known as Snow Monkeys. It is located in the monkey's natural habitat, in the forests of the Jigokudani valley in Yamanouchi, not far from the onsen towns of Shibu and Yudanaka.

The park has one man-made pool around which the monkeys gather, located a few minutes' walk from the park entrance. Visitors will likely already encounter monkeys along the path to the pool. The monkeys live in large social groups, and it can be quite entertaining to watch their interactions. Accustomed to humans, the monkeys can be observed from very close and almost completely ignore their human guests. Naturally, it is prohibited to touch or feed the monkeys.

The park has a small information center with information mostly in Japanese. However, there is a small explanation of the alpha male system of the monkey troop in English, as well as portraits of the park's present and former alpha males, dating back dozens of years. There is a live camera beside the monkey pool that is accessible online.

Koi Fish Pond in Japan

Living in Japan 2021-05-11 | The symbol of longevity and strength in Japan, Koi fish are popular fish to keep in Japan and the rest of the world. Their calming beauty has fans all over the world and breeding this type of carp became a large business. Where did koi fish originate and what is the significance of their patterns. Moreover, where can you see these wonderful water dwellers when you travel to Japan?
Origins of Koi Fish
While koi fish are always associated with Japan, the carp actually originated in China and is not native to Japan. The original carp is dark brown/black, you can still see this type of carp everywhere today. This carp was brought to Japan by the Chinese over 2000 years ago. Since then, it was the Japanese that started breeding these carp with regards to their color from around 1800. This is how new patterns slowly started to emerge.

It was the rice farmers who were keeping koi in their rice fields that did this by breeding the individuals that had naturally occurring mutations. The first type of new coloring was a carp with a red belly, and from here other types were newly ‘created‘.

White carp with red spots eventually became the most popular subtype. The pinnacle of great breeding is the completely white fish with a round red dot in the middle of its forehead. Its pattern is making it look like the Japanese flag! This type is called Tancho after the crane that has a red spot on its head, and it can cost tens of thousands of dollars. It can cost even more in the rare cases when the fish turns out perfect, meaning it doesn’t have any other colors or spots beside the red dot. Additionally, the dot has to be at a perfect location on top of the head.

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Japan HD-Fuji Shibasakura Festival -Kawagujico Japan - 富士芝桜祭りMountain Fuji view and Nature in Japan

Living in Japan 2021-05-08 | The Fuji Shibazakura Festival (富士芝桜まつり, Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri) is one of the best and most popular occasions nationwide to see shibazakura (pink moss or phlox moss in English). The venue of the festival is located about three kilometers south of Lake Motosuko in the Fuji Five Lakes area, offering breathtaking views of vast fields of shibazakura, with Mount Fuji in the backdrop on clear days.

The festival is typically held from mid April through early June. The best time to see the flowers varies from year to year but usually falls into the first three weeks of May. Approximately 800,000 stalks of shibazakura of five varieties are on display, producing delightful fields of pink, white and purple colors in different hues. Festival stalls selling pots of pink moss, shibazakura-themed souvenirs, food and local produce complete the experience.

As the venue of the Fuji Shibazakura Festival can get quite crowded due to its popularity, it is advisable to avoid visiting on weekends or over the Golden Week holidays. Visiting early in the mornings is generally good to avoid congestion and for good visibility, although lighting for photos tends to be better in the afternoon.

Japan HD- Kamikochi - Japanese Alps mountain- Japans hidden nature: Kamikochi 日本の美しい自然上高地

Living in Japan 2021-05-07 | Kamikochi (上高地, Kamikōchi) is a popular resort in the Northern Japan Alps of Nagano Prefecture, offering some of Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery. It is open from mid/late April until November 15 and shuts down during winter. In 2021, Kamikochi is scheduled to be open from April 17 to November 15.

Kamikochi is a roughly 15 kilometer long plateau in the Azusa River Valley, about 1500 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by tall mountains, including Nishihotakadake (2909 m), Okuhotakadake (3190 m), Maehotakadake (3090 m) and the active volcano Yakedake (2455 m).

Part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi has only been moderately developed with half a dozen hotels, a few souvenir shops, mountain huts and hiking trails. Private cars are banned from Kamikochi, and access is only possible by bus or taxi.

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This really helps you when doing schoolwork or really anything and when you get stressed, overwhelmed, you just listen to this thank you for this relaxing sound.

Shibasakura Festival at Fuji Kawaguchiko Japan 2021- Fuji san Times lap #Shorts

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Japan HD - Driving on countryside road through a Japanese rural area

Living in Japan 2021-05-02 | Relaxing music with nature sounds of forest, waterfall, bird sound for relaxation, sleeping, meditation music and yoga. Relaxing rainforest music with birds and water sound nature meditation and nature background video
This really helps you when doing schoolwork or really anything and when you get stressed, overwhelmed, you just listen to this thank you for this relaxing sound.

Japanese fish catching and BBQ events #Shorts

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Japanese Fish Catching festival - They can have BBQ after catching #Shorts

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