Aokigahara Aokigahara and Saiko Lake, as viewed from Koyodai in 1995 Aokigahara in 2012 Aokigahara (青木ヶ原?) The forest has a historic association with demons in Japanese mythology and is a popular place for suicides (54 in 2010)[2] despite numerous signs, in Japanese and English, urging people to reconsider their actions.[3] Geography[edit] The forest floor consists primarily of volcanic rock and is difficult to penetrate with hard tools such as picks or shovels. Visitors and suicides[edit] The forest is a popular place for suicides, reportedly the most popular in Japan. In 2003, 105 bodies were found in the forest, exceeding the previous record of 78 in 2002.[6] In recent years, the local government has stopped publicizing the numbers in an attempt to downplay Aokigahara's association with suicide.[7] In 2004, 108 people killed themselves in the forest. References[edit] External links[edit] Coordinates:
Japonais UOH : Université Ouverte des Humanités L'Université Ouverte des Humanités est l' Université Numérique Thématique consacrée aux champs disciplinaires des Sciences humaines et sociales, des Lettres, des Langues et des Arts. Elle est l'aboutissement d'une volonté d'établissements supérieurs de travailler ensemble, avec pour principal objectif de contribuer au développement de l'université numérique française en diffusant des ressources pédagogiques de qualité en accès libre : texte, audio, vidéo, multimédia... L'UOH regroupe actuellement 25 établissements supérieurs.Sa mission centrale consiste à mettre à disposition des ressources numériques validées scientifiquement, pédagogiquement et techniquement, afin d'offrir aux étudiants des compléments et supports de cours de qualité*. Accéder au portail de l'UOH * les ressources présentes dans les arborescences thématiques UOH de Canal-U n'ont pas toutes été validées par le conseil scientifique de l'UOH.
Indian Heritage - info on Indian art & culture Les meilleures lignes de train panoramiques du Japon / Pen Magazine International Le train japonais, fierté nationale grâce à ses Shinkansen à grande vitesse, est aussi synonyme d’heures de voyage plaisantes dans un confort optimum ponctué de grandes fenêtres permettant de jouir d’un paysage spectaculaire. Ses aficionados sont légion et un terme japonais permet même de décrire ces amoureux du train, les bien-nommés densha otaku. Pen Magazine a concocté une liste condensée des plus belles vues du Japon depuis le train. Sagano Scenic Railway Le chemin de fer panoramique de Sagano, près de Kyoto, dessert Arashiyama et sa célèbre forêt de bambous à Kameoka. Ligne Gonô Dans le Nord-Est du Japon, la ligne Gonô, rejoignant les villes d’Akita et d’Aomori sur presque 150 kilomètres, promet des paysages maritimes d’une rare beauté. Kurobe Gorge Railway Construit à l’origine pour faciliter la construction du barrage de Kurobe, le chemin de fer de Kurobe serpente entre des gorges, situées dans les montagnes escarpées des Alpes du Nord du Japon.
How To Explain Japan in 7 Words Or Less posted by John Spacey, Japan Talk, March 12, 2014 There are Japanese words that help you speak. There are other words that help you to understand Japanese culture — the way that Japanese people think. These 7 words are critical to understanding Japanese culture: 1. In Japan health, enthusiasm and energy are all part of a single concept: genki. 2. Mottainai is the sense of regret you feel when you waste something. 3. Ganbatte can be translated "do your best!". 3. Kawaii is cute. 4. Otsukare means "fatigue". When people leave the office at night they say — otsukaresama deshita (you're tired). 5. Shoganai can be translated "it can't be helped". It's used to explain why most Japanese people aren't interested in politics. 6. Yoroshiku is the most difficult Japanese word to translate. 7. Itadakimasu can be translated "I humbly receive". Permalink:
Holi Day aka Festival Of Colours Spring is here! Love is in the air, the sun is shining and people are throwing off that Winter frown. In Hindu culture they celebrate the arrival of Spring by having a Holi Day. This Holi Day is also known as the Festival of Colours and you can see why. 101. 202. 303. 404. 505. 606. 707. 808. 909. 1010. 1111. 1212. 1313. 1414. 1515. 1616. 1717. 1818. 1919. 2020. 2121. 2222. 2323. 2424. 2525. 2626. 2727. 2828. 2929. 3030. 3131. 3232. 3333. 3434. 3535. 3636. 3737. 3838. 3939. 4040. 4141. 4242. 4343. 4444. 4545. 4646. 4747. 4848.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji - Wikipedia Otagi Nenbutsu-ji (Japanese: 愛宕念仏寺) is a Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji was founded by Empress Shōtoku in the middle of the eighth century. Though was destroyed by the flooding of the Kamo River, it was rebuilt as an offshoot of Enryaku-ji, a nearby temple. In the 13th century, it was again destroyed during a civil war. The temple was moved to its current location in 1922, later suffering typhoon damage in 1950. The gate of the temple contains two fierce-looking Nio statues. See also[edit] For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism. External links[edit] Media related to Otagi-nenbutsuji at Wikimedia Commons Official site (Japanese) WikiMiniAtlas
In Japan it's Ok to Slurp Japanese manners can be fairly complex (there's lots of stuff you can't do). The good news is that there are plenty of things that are considered rude in the West — but are fine in Japan. 1. Lift your plate It's okay to lift small plates and bowls when eating. It's also ok to sip Japanese soups directly from the bowl. 2. Staff at restaurants tend to yell. It's okay to yell back at the waiters. 3. Having trouble with your chopsticks? 4. Your allowed to drink in public in Japan. Japan has strict drinking and driving laws. 5. It's perfectly acceptable to loudly slurp your Japanese noodles such as ramen, soba and udon. China Before the Rule of Mao Zedong Men Laden With Tea, Sichuan Sheng, China [1908] Ernest H. Wilson This superb collection of vintage photographs from China capture a spectacular land of diversity filled with wealthy merchants, beggars in poverty and fantastic architecture before tourists. Greatwall China [1907] Herbert G. Kampa Dzong, Tibet [1904] John C. China’s Common Carrier, Her Substitute For Railways, A Camel Square In Peking, China [1901] Underwood & Co House Interior Showing Woman With Bound Feet Tending A Stove In The Lost Tribe Country [1936] Hedda Morrison Jade Belt Bridge & Boat, Summer Palace, Peking, China [c1924] Sidney D. Young Mother Carrying A Child On Her Back In The Market, Hong Kong Island [c1946] Hedda Morrison Der Abt Des Klosters (The Abbot Of The Monastery), Tíen Túng Sze, Chekiang Province [c1906] Ernst Boerschmann China, Kuan Hsien Temple [1908] Ernest H. Peking Mission School Children At Play, The Dragon’s Head, China [1902] Carlton H. The Harvard Houseboat, Kiating Fu, China [1908] Ernest H.
Otagi-Nenbutsu-ji temple, Kyoto click 2 x This small temple is at the north-west corner of Sagano district. The attraction of the Tendai-shu sect Buddhist temple is a pack of many stone figures. The 1200 Rakan figures were carved by worshipers of this temple from 1981 to 1991 to pray for the prosperity of the temple. History The temple, originally called Otagi-ji temple, was founded in the Otagi District (the central part of present-day Kyoto) by an order of Empress Shotoku (718-770) in the latter half of the 8th century. In 1922, the temple moved to the present location, in order to preserve it's buildings. How to get to Otagi-Nenbutsu-ji About one hour from JR Kyoto station to Otagi-dera-mae bus stop by Kyoto Bus No. 72. Hours and Admission 8:00 - 17:00 (admission ends at 16:45) All except the following: 300 yen Junior high school students or younger (9th grader or younger): free. Photos / Pictures Click on a photo for a larger image.