Tokyo - 東京

Name    : Kevin Pramana
NPM      : 13116867
Courses : Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2#
Lecturer : Mrs. Latifa Noviana

TOKYO

WHEN TO GO

Tokyo is the capital of Japan, and Tokyo is one of the best city in there, a metropolis where every turn is a new adventure. Elements of past culture that continue to move to radiate their own special spirit and energy, bright lights and neon signs, railway bridges, bars under sushi restaurant and ramen,  toys store and souvenir place.

TOURISM PLACE

Tokyo Skytree is the new tallest structure in Japan, and it has also been entered into the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest tower in the world. In there, we can looking down at everything else in the city of Tokyo and beyond with  clear skies and Mount Fuji can be seen from here.

Other tourism place in Tokyo is Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine)  is Nara's most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Kasuga Taisha was also the tutelary shrine of the Fujiwara, Japan's most powerful family. Kasuga Taisha has been periodically rebuilt every 20 years for many centuries. In the case of Kasuga Taisha is famous for its lanterns, which have been donated by worshipers. Hundreds of bronze lanterns can be found hanging from the buildings, while as many stone lanterns line its approaches. The lanterns are only lit twice a year during two Lantern Festivals, one in early February and one in mid August.

SEASONS

Japan have four seasons in one year. March to May is called spring, June to August is called summer, September to November is called autumn, and December to February is called winter. The spring is the peak season for tourism because the famous cherry blossoms are blooming and festivals celebrating of that take a place throughout the country.

TRADITIONAL FOODS OF JAPAN 

• Sushi
• Nabe
• Domburimono
• Donburi
• Dorayaki
• Onigiri
• Terikayi, Yokitori
• Okonomiyaki