Elena Lisina

@shiroi.tenshi

I love Japan very much! I like small towns of Japan where I can watch people doing their business and talk to them carefully. They're always friendly. I like Japanese gardens where I can just sit or walk and take my time. Also I like Shinto Jinja as being there I feel in peace. I like to watch sunsets and then to dine in some small local places. I like to soak into onsen after a long day of wandering. I like Japanese crafts very much as all items are made with great taste and skill. Nihon wo daisuki desuyo!

My photos from Japan I also place here: https://gurushots.com/f10384/photos

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47 Ronin Memorial in Tokyo

The revenge of 47 Ronin is an 18th-century historical event and a national legend of Japan. The story tells us: “In March 1701, lord Asano Takuminokami of Ako (today's Hyogo Prefecture) attacked lord Kira Hozukenosuke at Edo castl..

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History of the Russian Matryoshka

Matryoshka is a very famous Russian doll all over the world, but its roots are in Japan! At the end of the 19th century, history shows that a nesting doll from Japan had inspired Russian artists from a Moscow workshop called, “Children’s ..

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Souvenirs from Japan

Every person who travels abroad usually purchases souvenirs to bring back home. When I pick up some souvenirs in Japan, instead of choosing random or good-looking ones for myself, I look for ones with a special meaning for the Japanese culture. Thus,..

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Hamamatsu Flower Park

Hamamatsu Flower Park is a botanical garden about 30,000 square meters wide and has plants from over 3,000 different species. I visited the flower park in early April during the Spring Festival. It was quite the festival of flowers! Besides usual exh..

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Not Just a Tourist, Part 2

When I plan a visit to Japan, there are not too many things to do on my list. I prefer to enjoy my surroundings with no rush. I look forward to trying the food, visiting beautiful gardens, and people watching. I don't speak the Japanese languag..

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Not Just a Tourist, Part 1

I have visited Japan five times, with each stay lasting from two to five weeks. I never wanted to be just a tourist who comes to see the places of interest. I prefer to experience common things and to immerse myself in the daily life experiences in J..

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Jusaburo-Kan Museum

On my first visit to Tokyo, my friend took me to a very special place named "Jusaburo-kan Museum." It is a museum and studio of master puppet maker, Tsujimura Jusaburo. In the past, his puppet show on TV was quite famous. Tsjimura was not o..

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Tokyo Walks: Ryogoku

Ryogoku is an area where one of the most popular sports in Japan, sumo wrestling, is located. I didn't fully understand the popularity of sumo until I watched news on television in Japan. They always end the news hour with sumo and baseball infor..

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Konpira-san in Fujieda

Peter Sidell Oct 19, 2017

Just off the main road heading from Fujieda station to the center of town, Konpira-san is a low hill that's worth making the slight detour for. Covered with lush forest, it has a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere, mainly because of the shrines that a..

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Fascinating Numazu

Rey Waters Sep 17, 2017

If you cannot decide on whether to take a day trip to the mountains or the ocean, then here is an easy solution: See both! Two hours south of Tokyo via the Takaido Line is the beautiful city of Numazu. Until Miwa recommended I visit this place it was..

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Aomori Top 10 Attractions

Tom Roseveare Sep 14, 2017

Aomori prefecture is the northern-most prefecture in Tohoku, commanding a vast coastline stretching out North, East and West. Aomori is most often associated with abundant nature, apple production, and its summertime Nebuta festivals – perhaps ..

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Akita Top 10 Attractions

Tom Roseveare Sep 13, 2017

Akita prefecture is located in Northwest Tohoku, stretching along the coast facing the Sea of Japan. The name may sound familiar to dog lovers, but Akita has much more going for it besides its association with the famous dog breed. Beneath the surfac..

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