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This is my first time in Ise-Shima. I'm not sure how to get around... We often hear from customers that they don't even know how to get around Ise Shrine properly. This plan is recommended for customers who find it troublesome to look up transportation options and would like to leave the sightseeing schedule to our staff. Our dedicated concierge will ask you about the places you would like to go and see, and create a two-day schedule for you. Sightseeing in a private car Once you have decided on your destination, you can head out sightseeing in a private car. A staff member will be with you so...
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[place_master_id=5926 DescriptionChange="{ Zenkokuji Temple, a Nichiren sect temple.It is known as a good luck spot because Bishamonten, the god of wealth, is enshrined here. This historic temple was founded in the early Edo period, and has a beautiful garden within its grounds. In spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the temple is bustling with visitors. Strolling through the temple grounds amid the fluttering pink and white cherry blossom petals is a wonderful experience that can only be found in Japan.The highlight of Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple is, without a doubt, the main ...
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This text, written by Lucas Pedretti and edited by Thiago Domenici, was originally published on Agência Pública's website on March 27, 2024. An edited version is republished on Global Voices under a partnership agreement. In the early days of March 1985, shortly before José Sarney assumed the presidency, the National Information Service (SNI) produced a secret study, which compared the performance of intelligence agencies in democracies and in totalitarian regimes, with the title “Information in democratic regimes.” In its assessment, employing “certain methods” in democracies could represe...
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski urged Germany to make proposals on how to make reparation for the damage Poland suffered during World War II in a keynote speech to parliament in Warsaw on Thursday. "There is no shortage of ideas," Sikorski, a key member of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government, which has pledged to repair relations with its powerful western neighbour following strains between the two countries under Poland's previous government. Germany could provide financial support to Polish survivors of German occupation between 1939 and 1945, contribute to rebuilding historica...
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski urged Germany to make proposals on how to make reparation for the damage Poland suffered during World War II in a keynote speech to parliament in Warsaw on Thursday. "There is no shortage of ideas," Sikorski, a key member of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government, which has pledged to repair relations with its powerful western neighbour following strains between the two countries under Poland's previous government. Germany could provide financial support to Polish survivors of German occupation between 1939 and 1945, contribute to rebuilding historica...
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski urged Germany to make proposals on how to make reparation for the damage Poland suffered during World War II in a keynote speech to parliament in Warsaw on Thursday. "There is no shortage of ideas," Sikorski, a key member of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government, which has pledged to repair relations with its powerful western neighbour following strains between the two countries under Poland's previous government. Germany could provide financial support to Polish survivors of German occupation between 1939 and 1945, contribute to rebuilding historica...
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Walking around Josai town "Going around the area with our guides" The area west of Tsuyama Castle, the Josai district, is the castle town's largest concentration of temples, and retains the townscape and atmosphere of the Edo period. In 2020, the Josai district was designated an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings." The "Okagamine Tour with Guides" is a walking tour of the Josai Town Preservation District, guided by the Josai Jakuso Association. You can choose from the matcha course, the sutra copying/copying Buddha course, or the zazen/meditation course and ex...
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A specimen of the Celestus occiduus housed at the Natural History Museum, London. Photo by Simon J. Tonge via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 DEED. This is the same lizard species that is being repatriated to Jamaica, though not the specific specimen. Culturally, many Jamaicans have a horror of lizards, shuddering at the mere thought of one. As such, many did not share the excitement of Jamaican and British scientists over a recent announcement by the University of the West Indies (UWI) that a specimen of the Jamaican Giant Galliwasp — presumed extinct — will be going home to Jamaica on April 24,...
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The long-awaited arrival of spring! Yamaguchi City has many famous cherry blossom viewing spots. This time, I would like to introduce 5 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots! Please come and visit us! Table of Contents1. Ichinosaka River: 200 Cherry Trees Along the Old Townscape Long ago, Yamaguchi was built in the style of Kyoto, with the Ichinosaka River being likened to Kyoto's Kamogawa River. Approximately 200 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom on both banks of the Ichi-no-Saka River, creating a traditional atmosphere. The scenery with the old townhouses in the surrounding area is s...
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Recommended sightseeing spots in YamaguchiYamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western edge of Honshu. Formerly known as the Choshu Domain, it is the birthplace of Shoin Yoshida, and has many spots that fans of the end of the Edo period will want to visit at least once. Shimonoseki is famous for its puffer fish, but you can also enjoy a rich selection of seafood at Karato Market. In this article, we will introduce recommended tourist spots to visit in Yamaguchi Prefecture and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area. Table of ContentsKintai Bridge Kintai Bridge is a five-arch w...
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