Inside the garden is a small version of the West Lake of Hangzhou and some interesting Chinese style architecture including a Hangzhou gate and a pair of guardian lions. The pond and garden has been created to reflect the scenery of the four seasons.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Japan and China Friendship Garden Gifu
The Japan and China Friendship Garden (日中友好庭園) is located right across the road from Gifu Park (岐阜公園) in Gifu City. The garden was created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the friendship and affiliation between Gifu City in Japan and Hangzhou in China. It was also created to further improve the sometimes fragile relationship between these two nations.
Inside the garden is a small version of the West Lake of Hangzhou and some interesting Chinese style architecture including a Hangzhou gate and a pair of guardian lions. The pond and garden has been created to reflect the scenery of the four seasons.
Inside the garden is a small version of the West Lake of Hangzhou and some interesting Chinese style architecture including a Hangzhou gate and a pair of guardian lions. The pond and garden has been created to reflect the scenery of the four seasons.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival 2014
JAFA’s Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival is the biggest Japan festival in Adelaide, South Australia with a 19-year history. The day is filled with Japan-related performances, exhibitions, activities, stalls and plenty of Japanese food.
The event has won a number of prestigious community awards including:
The event has won a number of prestigious community awards including:
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Sausage vs The World
Today, I’d like to tell you a little about a new design company called Sausage vs. The World. The company based in Kobe, Japan consists of two Aussies and one Japanese. They focus on delivering quirky designs that you just simply fall in love with. After living in Japan for quite a few years they like to incorporate Japan’s charming and cute culture into their unique designs. Sausage isn't as cute as the standard Japanese character but is aware of this and exudes his own unique charm. The two Aussies haven’t forgotten their roots and also like to work a little Aussie charm of their own into the design as well with a big celebration of the absurd that us Aussies really like.
Here is a little more about the company.
Here is a little more about the company.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
The Flavors of Spring in Japan
Spring is finally here in Japan and if you can’t tell, I’m very excited about it! It has been a long cold winter here in Japan and spring brings with it the promise of warmer weather and the beautiful cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms usually make their appearance here in Gifu in late March and early April. You can read my post about the must see Cherry Blossom Spots in Gifu.
This time of year also sees a lot of interesting and delicious spring or cherry blossom inspired food and drinks in Japan. A few of my favourites so far have been:
This time of year also sees a lot of interesting and delicious spring or cherry blossom inspired food and drinks in Japan. A few of my favourites so far have been:
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Gifu
A popular past-time during the sakura or cherry blossom season in Japan is “hanami”. Hanami (花見) literally means “flower viewing” and cherry blossom viewing is a traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms.
Below are some of my favourite spots for cherry blossom viewing in Gifu.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Sakura Teritama Burger
The Sakura Teritama Burger also affectionately known as the “Cherry Blossom Burger” is just about to hit McDonald’s Japan stores across the country. Spring in Japan is the time for the beautiful Sakura or Cherry Blossoms, which usually start to bloom in late March in Central Japan. This time of the year also sees lots of spring or cherry blossom inspired food and drinks in Japan. One of my favorites so far has been the tasty Sakura Cherry Blossom Ice Cream from Haagen Dazs. To fit in with the season, McDonald’s Japan will release a spring inspired burger complete with sakura pink-colored buns and a sakura mayonnaise sauce.
Monday, March 10, 2014
White Day 2014
Popular traditional gifts on White Day include white chocolate, cookies, jewelry, white lingerie, and marshmallows. These days anything goes, so the gifts can be pretty much anything.
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