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taiwan's northern port
Posted June 27, 2006 at 09:05 PM by
Keelung City is situated in the northeast of Taiwan, and it is one of the oldest ports on the entire island. It is also the second biggest harbor of Taiwan. Due to its rainy climate conditions, Keelung is nicknamed "the rainy port." If you visit Keelung, be sure to take in the view of the harbor from the shore, as well as take [...]
mt. fuji
Posted June 22, 2006 at 01:46 AM by
At 3776 meters, Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in all of Japan. It is located in the Chubu district of Japan, but on clear days it can be seen from as far away as Tokyo and Yokohama. Whether you're admiring the majestic mountain from afar or attempting to scale its heights, no visit to Japan is complete without incorporating [...]
neon lights of shinjuku
Posted June 20, 2006 at 11:39 PM by
This is what Shinjuku looks like at night. Even late into the night, Shinjuku is still incredibly busy. The streets are never empty, and they are filled with neon lights and signs. It is very bright, and a very stimulating and exciting environment, a little similar to New York City. Shinjuku is almost always busy! [...]
shinjuku skyscrapers
Posted June 20, 2006 at 09:09 PM by
I stayed in Shinjuku on a trip to Japan a couple years ago. It's a really busy business and shopping district in Tokyo that's filled with tons of skyscrapers and buildings. Shinjuku is a really fun place to either stay or visit, because the architecture is just really amazing. All the buildings are fascinating to look at, and there is [...]
the park hyatt hotel
Posted June 21, 2006 at 12:47 AM by
Even though the Park Hyatt Hotel is a little on the pricey side, with high room rates of several hundred US dollars, it is definitely worth a visit. The hotel is situated right in the heart of Shinjuku, and it is a great place to go for lunch, dinner, or drinks. All the restaurants and bars provide great views of the city, [...]
