Land of the Rising SunLand of the Rising Sun

Mt. FujiMt. Fuji Japan’s most Japan’s most

recognizable recognizable landmark landmark

Is venerated as Is venerated as their most their most sacred mountain sacred mountain

An international An international tourist tourist destination destination

Mentioned in Mentioned in Japanese Japanese literature literature throughout the throughout the ages ages

KyotoKyoto

The epitome of traditional Japanese cultureThe epitome of traditional Japanese culture The centre of Japanese artistic achievementThe centre of Japanese artistic achievement 1700 Buddhist temples, 300 Shinto shrines, 200 imperial buldings.1700 Buddhist temples, 300 Shinto shrines, 200 imperial buldings.

Kinkaku-ji, the Golden PavilionKinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion

One of Kyoto’s most popular attractions One of Kyoto’s most popular attractions Function as a Function as a sharidenshariden, housing the relics of Buddha, housing the relics of Buddha Each of three floors is designed in a different style yet they harmonize well.Each of three floors is designed in a different style yet they harmonize well.

The Mirror PondThe Mirror Pond

GionGion

Geisha, the “Woman of Art”Geisha, the “Woman of Art”Entertainers and dancers who go through rigorous training in numbers of Entertainers and dancers who go through rigorous training in numbers of

traditional skills. traditional skills.

Geishas on stageGeishas on stage

Himeji, the White Egret CastleHimeji, the White Egret Castle

The most impressive fortress in JapanThe most impressive fortress in Japan An excellent example of a typical Japanese castleAn excellent example of a typical Japanese castle

ChadoChado – –

Tea CeremonyTea CeremonySakuraSakura flower flower

There are still more things to see in Japan…There are still more things to see in Japan…

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