|
|
| Japan |
|
|
 |
Rick Prest (from the 2001
class) went to Japan (mainly Tokyo). The following are in his own words
about the sights and experiences he had: |
|
*I built
wonderful relationships with my co-workers. My friends invited me over to a
barbecue at their home. *There are an abundant amount of markets that offer
everything a traveler could possibly want. This is a large market near Ueno
station in Tokyo. *Using chopsticks is a must in Japan. My friend took me to
a restaurant that serves traditional meal consisting of mushrooms, tofu,
onions, raw egg, and sashimi and of course Asahi beer. *Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Shinjuku Station is one of the largest train stations in the world. Over one
million people go through Shinjuku station every day.
|
|
*Shinjuku, a district of Tokyo. Department stores, clubs, and
restaurants are plentiful. It is great place to have fun. *Shinkansen (bullet
train). I rode the shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shin Osaka. The trip took
three hours. *Daibutsu (large Buddha), Kamakura. Kamakura is full of vigorous
colored flowers, temples, shines and food. *Kinakuji (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto.
Kinakuji is a breath-taking pavilion to witness, however a mirror image in the
still water is momentous. |
|
*A
traditional toilet made of porcelain. Slippers are to be worn in the
lavatory. *There are stone gardens throughout Japan. *The summit of Fuji
san (Mount Fuji). Akemi and I started the hike at the fifth station (2304
meters) to the summit (3776 meters). The excursion to the summit was under
five hours. *My friend Akemi at the summit of the largest mountain in
Japan, Mount Fuji. 3776 meters above sea level. The buildings situated
behind her are shops, restaurants and a small temple. *Universal Studios,
Osaka City. Jurassic Park, Terminator 2 3-D, Jaws, Water-world and Back
draft were some of the attractions offered at Universal Studios. |
|
|
