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Friday, 31 August 2018
[JAPAN] Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
In Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, you can explore the town of Osaka in the late Edo period that was replicated to the actual size. Best of all, you can also rent kimono for a small fee and dress in it while strolling the streets!
Saturday, 25 August 2018
[JAPAN] Osaka Castle
The Osaka Castle has a turbulent history since its construction began in 1583. It was destroyed twice and it was not until 1931 that the current castle tower was rebuilt. It miraculously survived the city wide air raid and was used as military base during World War II. Today it houses an informative museum about the history of the castle and its founder, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Friday, 17 August 2018
[JAPAN] Osaka - Harukas 300 Observatory Deck
Abeno Harukas which opens in 2014 is a new landmark in Osaka. The 60 floor building houses the largest department store in Japan, an art museum, a hotel and the highest observation deck in Osaka. The observation deck is called "Harukas 300" and occupies the building's top three floors (floors 58 to 60). It is the best place to get 360 degree views of Osaka.
Friday, 10 August 2018
[JAPAN] Wakayama Kishigawa Line
Kishigawa Line is a railway line in Wakayama. The line has 14 stations, which extends from Wakayama staion to Kishi Station. Kishi Station has appointed a cat named Tama as its stationmaster and has cute themed trains in a bid to attract passengers and avoid its fate of facing closure.
Friday, 3 August 2018
[SWEDEN] Stockholm Travel Recommendation
Stockholm, capital of Sweden, is on a series of islands on the edge of the Baltic Sea. The charming old town, Gamla Stan, is where the Royal Palace stands today. Today Sweden still has a royal family but one without any political power. Besides the several royal palaces, including the UNESCO World Heritage listed Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm is famous for Vasa Museum which houses the world’s only preserved 17th century ship.