Lake Yamanakako (富士五湖, fujigoko) is on of the famous Fuji five lakes at the base of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi prefecture. They are called the Five Lakes because they were formed from previous eruptions of Mount Fuji.

Photos by Chris Young

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The origin of Yasukuni Shrine was Shokonsha established at Kudan in Tokyo in the second year of the Meiji era (1869) by the will of the Emperor Meiji. In 1879, it was renamed Yasukuni Shrine. It has been the center of alot of attention, particularly with the regular visits from the former Prime Minister.

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Hiraizumi is located in Niishiwai, Iwate prefecture. It used to be the home of the Hiraizumi Fujiwaras for about 100 years in the late Heian period and for most of the following Kamakura period.

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Hachimantai city was founded on September 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns Ashiro and Nishine and the village of Matsuo.

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Genbikei Gorge is located in Genbi-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture.

The flow of the Iwai river, which flows out of Mt. Kurikoma, has created a lot of abysses and pit holes.

The cliffs are composed of dasite tuff, from the eruption of Mt. Sugawa, are constantly eroded by the torrent of water.

There is a hut across in the gorge area where you can taste “kakko-dango” (rice dumpling), which is sent over from the opposite side of the bank in a basket hung on cables.

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The Tokyo Dome is an air supported dome, with air constantly being blown in the stadium with a pressure fan. This means the air pressure inside is at least 0.3% higher than it is outside, therefore holding up the covering. Tokyo Dome seats approximately 55,000 people.

Tel: 03 5800-9999
Address: 3, Koraku 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Opening day: March 13, 1988

Access: Suidobashi (JR Chuo/Sobu lines and Mita line), Korakuen station (Marunouchi line/Namboku line) and Kasuga station on the Oedo line

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Built in 1933, the Teien Art Museum was previously the residence of Prince Asaka, the eighth son of Prince Kuni. The photos below are a few taken of the adjacent garden.

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Osaki is on the Yamanote line, between Gotanda and Shinagawa. The areas surrounding the station have recently been refurbished with the new Think Park tower being constructed, with a number of bars and restaurants, including the well known Footnik soccer bar, being opened. (more…)

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