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| Sunday, 4-May-2008 14:33 |
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Rikugien Garden, Komagome - Golden week
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As, Fatin & Farika @ Rikugien Garden - Free entrance during 2008 golden week holiday
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| Saturday, 19-Apr-2008 12:00 |
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Tsukuba Space Centre (TKSC) - JAXA
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Visit to Tsukuba Space Centre on 19 April 2008.
JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC), located in Tsukuba Science City, opened its doors in 1972. The TKSC, which sits on a 530,000 square-meter site, with beautiful natural surroundings, is a consolidated operations facility with world-class equipment and testing facilities.
As the center of Japan’s space network, the TKSC plays an important role in the research and development of spacecraft, such as satellites and rockets, and also controls and tracks launched satellites. As part of the International Space Station project, the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) "KIBO" is developed and tested at TKSC. Astronaut training is also in progress at the center.
The Office of Space Flight and Operations, the Office of Space Application, the Institute of Space Technology and Aeronautics, and part of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science are located at the TKSC which implement latest research, development, and testing in the space field. It is a pivotal center for Japanese space development.
JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC)
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| Sunday, 6-Apr-2008 23:23 |
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Edo Wonderland - Nikko
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Visit to Edo Wonderland on 6 April 2008 (Sunday).
Edo Mura is a theme park that recreated the ancient town and buildings of Edo period (1603-1868).
You can find downtown just as it was in Edo period with arcades, pavillions, restaurants areaa and theaters. also, you can meet Samurais, Ninjas, beautifully clad Japanese girls and pretty town girls walking in the town.
Edo Wonderland
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| Thursday, 3-Apr-2008 23:32 |
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Kodomo No Kuni
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Visit to Kodomonokuni on 3 April 2008 (Thursday)
KODOMONOKUNI was founded in commemoration of the Royal Marriage of Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko in 1959 (mounted Emperor and Empress since 1988). It was officially opened on May 5th, a national holiday of the Children's Day, in 1965. KODOMONOKUNI is a type of natural-park of which the main purpose is to contribute to children's sound mind and body. The land covers an area of 976,000 square meters (approx. 240 acres).
Park Hours
9:30a.m.-4:30p.m.(5:00p.m.in July & August)
Closed on every Wednesday, Dec.31 & Jan1. Open on Wednesday when it is a national holiday.
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◆Entrance Fee
Individual rates
Adult(includes High School Student) 600 yen
Jr.High School and Elementary School Pupil 200 yen
Kindergarten Pupil(or aged 3 to 5) 100 yen
Children under 2 years old are free
Group reduction rates Over 30 persons Over 300 persons
Adult @480 yen @360 yen
High Shool Student @360 yen @290 yen
Jr. High School Pupil @160 yen @120 yen
Elementary School Pupil @120 yen @90 yen
Kindergarten Pupil(or aged 3 to 5) @80 yen @60 yen
Commutation tickets for 11times
Adult(includes High School Student) 6,000 yen
Jr.High School and Elementary School Pupil 2,000 yen
Kindergarten Pupil(or aged 3 to 5) 1,000 yen
◆Car Parking Charge (for one day)
Passenger Car 900 yen / Small Size Bus 1,100 yen / Large Size Bus 1,600 yen
◆Other Charges
Mini Size Steam Locomotive : Adult / Child 200 yen (a flat fare)
Rent a Bicycle : Adult(includes High School Student) 150 yen / Child 100 yen
Boating(for 30min) : Row Boat 400 yen / Pedal Boat 600 yen at Swan Pond
Pony Riding : Children only 350 yen (Commutation tickets for 12 times 3,500 yen effective for one year)
Mini Zoo : Adult 200 yen / Child 170 yen
Group reduction rates(over 30 persons) Adult @160 yen / Child @135 yen
Swimming Pools (for one day includes Entrance Fee) :
Adults(includes High School Student) 1,100 yen
Jr.High School and Elementary School Pupil 450 yen
Kindergarten Pupil(or aged 3 to 5) 350 yen
Skating Rink (for one day includes Entrance Fee) :
Adults(includes High School Student) 1,300 yen
Jr.High School and Elementary School Pupil 700 yen
Kindergarten Pupil(or aged 3 to 5) 600 yen
Barbecue Garden : Reservation required for more detials, please ask reception desk
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You may not bring in the following items. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. Pets,Alcohol,Baseball Bats,Golf Clubs,Bicycles without assist wheels and other things to which we may ask you to leave them at the parking area or at the entrance gate.No fires, no smoking except in a designated smoking place and no fishing is allowed.
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From JR Yokohama Line, Tokyu Denentoshi Line, Nagatsuta station,
transfar for Kodomonokuni Line and get off Kodomonokuni station(final stop of Kodomonokuni Line)
http://www.kodomonokuni.org/index2.html
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| Tuesday, 1-Apr-2008 23:23 |
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Cherry Blossom @ Ichikawaono, Kinshicho, Sibuya
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Sakura (Cherry) Blossom
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| Tuesday, 18-Mar-2008 23:00 |
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Tokyo Station & Imperial Palace
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Tokyo Station
Tokyo Imperial Palace
The current Imperial Palace (Kokyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.
Moats and walls surround the imperial palace
Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and Imperial Residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
From Kokyo Gaien, the large plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, visitors can view the Nijubashi, two bridges that form an entrance to the inner palace grounds. The stone bridge in front is called Meganebashi (Eyeglass Bridge) for its looks. The bridge in the back was formerly a wooden bridge with two levels, from which the name Nijubashi (Double Bridge) is derived.
Meganebashi Bridge
The palace buildings and inner gardens are not open to the public. Only on January 2 (New Year's Greeting) and December 23 (Emperor's Birthday), visitors are able to enter the inner palace grounds and see the members of the Imperial Family, who make several public appearances on a balcony.
Imperial Palace, Tokyo
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| Saturday, 8-Mar-2008 20:20 |
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Tokyo Tower
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Tokyo Tower
With 333 meters, Tokyo Tower is 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower of Paris, and the world's tallest self-supporting steel tower. It was completed in the year 1958 as a symbol for Japan's rebirth as a major economic power, and serves as a television and radio broadcast antenna and tourist attraction.
Visitors can ascend to the main observatory at 150 meters and the special observatory at 250 meters to get a bird's eye view of Tokyo. Under good weather conditions, Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance. A ride to the top floor, the special observatory, costs roughly 1500 Yen per adult.
An aquarium, wax museum and several more attractions can be found on the ground floors of the tower. Separate entrance fees apply.
Tokyo Tower
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| Saturday, 8-Mar-2008 20:00 |
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Tokyo Jamii (Camii) Mosque, Yoyogi-uehara
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| Saturday, 23-Feb-2008 20:20 |
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Otsuka Mosque, Tokyo Japan
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| Monday, 11-Feb-2008 23:23 |
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Walk around JR Hirai Station
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