East Asian Adventures An Enlightening Trip to Japan

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East Asian AdventuresAn Enlightening Trip to
Japan

• Edward Cullen
• Block 2 - Mr. DaSilveira
• June 4, 2008

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Relative Location of Japan
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Travel Route
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Going to Japan!

• United Airlines - Flights 6064 / 891
• Depart San Diego on February 12, 2008 at 800 AM
• Arrive in Tokyo on February 13, 20008 at 425 PM
• 15 hours, 25 minutes -- 816 roundtrip per person

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Day 1 Edo-Tokyo Museum

• Exhibits of folklore materials and everyday
  objects that give a glimpse of life as it was
  once lived
• 55 large-scale replicas covering 400 of history

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Day 1 Sumo Wrestling

• Ryogoku Kokugikan indoor sporting arena in Tokyo
• Japan's oldest organized sport - around 2,500
  years old!
• The weight is usually put on with a heavy diet of
  liquids, rice gruel and Chanko

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Day 2 Higashi Geisha District

• Geisha roughly translates as performing
  artist
• Geisha girls must complete a strict
  apprenticeship, learning singing, dancing
  playing traditional instruments
• Trained in the art of conversation

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Day 2 Kotoku-in Buddha

• Dated from 1252 and is 93 tons, 13.35 meters
  tall
• Important to the Buddhist sect known as Jodo
• To achieve salvation a person had to seek help
  from Bodhisattvas, which are Buddhas that live in
  other universes.

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Day 3 Kabuki-Za Theatre

• Kabuki roughly means song and dance - actors
  act out emotions with total expression
• Stories involve scandal and murder
• Traditionally acted only by men including womens
  roles

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Day 3 Kyoto Imperial Palace

• Residence of the Imperial Family until 1868 when
  the capital moved to Tokyo after Meiji
  Restoration
• Destroyed during WWII but quickly rebuilt in
  original style
• Most of the palace is generally off limits but
  East Gardens easily accessible

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Day 4 Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome

• August 6, 1945
• One of the few buildings that survived the
  bombing
• Next to Aioi River where thousands of burned
  residents threw themselves in the water

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Day 4 Ryoan-ji Temple

• Temple of the peaceful dragon
• Karesansui Garden -famous rock garden whose
  meaning is unknown
• Seven emperors are buried here

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Day 5 Nagano Hot Springs

• Famous snow monkeys commonly bathe during
  freezing winter temperatures
• Etiquette involved when visiting onsens - hot
  springs for humans

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Day 5 Sapporo Snow Festival

• 2 million visitors every year
• Began in 1950, when local high school students
  built six snow statues in Odori Park

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Leaving Tokyo

• United Airlines Flight 890 / 6066
• Depart Tokyo at 520 PM on February 15th, 2008
• Arrive in San Diego 1259 PM on February 15th,
  2008 -- the same day!
• 12 hours and 29 minutes

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Japanese Etiquette

• No one is to publicly humiliated or embarrased
• No does not exist
• Dont wear shorts to temples or shrines
• Show respect at temples shrines by saying a
  short prayer
• Dont blow nose in public
• Insulting to point feet at someone when sitting
  on floor
• Give up seat to children on trains
• Okay to shake hands

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Useful Phrases

• Do you speak English? Eigo wo hanasi masu ka?
• Thank you Domo arigato or arrigato gozaimas
  (more polite)
• Hello Konnichiwa
• How much does it cost? Ikura desu ka?
• Where is the restrooom? Otearai wa doko desu
  ka?
• Im sorry/excuse me Sumimasen
• Can we sit at that table? Aiteiru Heya wa
  gozaimasu. Douzo, otomari kudasai

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Transportation

• Reputation for punctuality and safety
• Rail Pass available only to sightseeing visitors
  and must be bought outside of Japan
• Taxis deliver to addresses written in Japanese or
  on business cards

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Communication

• Check with your mobile phone service provider for
  coverage
• Rental phone service is also available upon
  arrival at Narita Airport or Kansai Airport
• Fax machines available at most hotels
• Internet access at many hotels

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Japanese Cuisine

• Sukiyaki
• Tempura
• Sushi
• Sashimi
• Kaiseki Ryori - regarded as most refined
  exquisite
• Rice, fish, vegetables are staples

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Japanese Religion

• Shinto - the Way of the Gods
• Japans indigenous religion - most Japanese are
  both Shinto and Buddhist
• Ritual is very important
• Importance placed on honoring of Kami, or spirits
  - after death one becomes a family spirit
• Worship done at public and private shrines

Note most Japanese practice both Shinto and
Buddhism
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Travel Warnings

• Valid passport required
• No visa required if staying fewer than 90 days
• Crime rates lower than the U.S. but use common
  sense
• Bring copy of doctors prescriptions
• Travel health insurance
• No vaccines required
• 5,000 earthquakes every year

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Climate of Japan
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Grand Total 6227
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Shopping in Japan

• International credit cards accepted
• Everything from traditional goods to latest
  fashions
• Most stores open weekends holidays
• 100 Yen shops

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