LIFES & TRAVELS

Ramen, Japanese pronunciation: is a Japanese noodle soup. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or (occasionally) fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork , nori (dried seaweed), menma, and scallions. Nearly every region in Japan has its own variation of ramen, such as the tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen of Kyushu and the miso ramen of Hokkaido. Mazemen is a ramen dish that is not served in a soup, but rather with a sauce (such as tare).

New Yokohama City Hall located to the west of Yokohama I-Land Tower. The high rise tower is characterized by its striking verticality and environmentally responsive white façade that symbolizes Yokohama’s rich history in silk exports while maintaining harmony with its surrounding buildings.

Inokashira Park is a park which straddles Musashino and Mitaka in western Tokyo, Japan. Inokashira Pond and the Kanda River water source, established during the Edo period, are the primary sources of the Kanda River. The land was given to Tokyo in 1913. Inokashira Park is actually home to the Inokashira Park Zoo. The entrance fees for the zoo are as follows: 400 yen for regular entry, 200 yen for seniors, 150 yen for junior high school students, and free for elementary schoolers or junior high school students from the Musashino area.

#samalisland #Philippines Samal, officially the Island Garden City of Samal is a 4th class. Being just 2km away from Davao City via a ferry ride, Samal Island is a top tourist destination for travelers visiting the capital city of Mindanao. It's blessed with pristine beaches and incredible snorkeling and diving sites aside from luxury to budget resorts that make for the ultimate tropical getaway. Gorgeous Beaches in Samal. Looking for your next escapade? Choose from this list of Samal beaches / Samal beach resorts and enjoy the sun, the sand, and the sky. IGACOS is part of the province of Davao del Norte and has been a favorite destination for both local and foreign tourists

#batanes #travelph #itsmorefuninthephil #scenery Batanes is an archipelagic province in the Philippines, administratively part of the Cagayan Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the country, and also the smallest, both in population and land area. Its capital is Basco located on the island of Batan. A: Batanes is famous for its breathtaking views of the wonders of nature such as the vast rolling hills, amazing lighthouses, the amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, and the kindest locals you'd ever meet.

NSR YOKOHAMA AUTO SHOW 2021 [NS Rounder Yokohama Auto Show 2021] From high-end cars such as supercars to classic American cars Rare custom cars are gathered. Date ■ Date and time Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:00 --18:00 Rain or shine https://www.newstylemag.com/nsr-yokohama-auto-show-2021.html Location ■ Venue Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

Located just one hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura is home to the Great Buddha Hall, Tsuruhachimangu Shrine, and many other historic buildings, beautiful cafes, and cozy shops. This comprehensive guide explains all you need to know to enjoy Kamakura to the fullest. Kamakura is a city in the southern part of Kanagawa Prefecture. More than eight centuries ago, it prospered as the seat of the Kamakura shogunate, back when samurai were the ruling class of Japan. Up until that point, Kyoto had been the nation’s capital, but Minamoto no Yoritomo carried out his nation-building endeavors with Kamakura as the hub of the country, and the culture of Kamakura still remains in many temples and traditional arts. Temples that evoke the character of Kamakura’s time as the capital, places to try Zen meditation and participate in tea ceremonies remain in Kamakura today. The city’s seafood dishes, popular among gourmets, use fresh young sardines from the nearby ocean. In addition, there are many stylish cafes and shops making Kamakura a popular destination with all ages. Getting To Kamakura From Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Or Shibuya To get to Kamakura from Ikebukuro, Shinjuku or Shibuya Station, your most convenient route is via the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line on a train bound for Zushi. From Ikebukuro, the journey is one hour and three minutes; from Shinjuku, it takes 57 minutes; from Shibuya, it takes 52. The fare is 920 yen from all three stations. Be careful when taking the Shonan Shinjuku Line. If you get on a train bound for Kozu or Odawara, you’ll need to switch midway at Ofuna Station and transfer to the JR Yokosuka Line. You don’t need to transfer on trains bound for Zushi, Yokosuka or Kurihama. Getting To Kamakura From Tokyo And Shinagawa You can head directly to Kamakura Station from Tokyo Station, Ueno Station or Shinagawa Station via the JR Yokosuka Line. The fare from Tokyo Station is 920 yen (57 minutes), and from Shinagawa Station, it’s 720 yen (49 minutes).

https://youtu.be/KsLovbHC3kg Japan's first urban circulation ropeway "YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN" Senyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. will operate the "Japan's first" urban circulation ropeway "YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN" that connects Sakuragicho Station and Yokohama World Porters. With the start of operation of this ropeway, the convenience of access to Sakuragicho Station and the Shinko area will be improved. You can also move while enjoying the fascinating scenery of Yokohama.

#Enoshima #kamakura #Japan #TravelJapan #Shrines #Aquarium Enoshima is a small island off the Shōnan coast of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s known for the Enoshima Shrine, with statues honoring Benzaiten, the Buddhist goddess. It's also home to the Enospa hot springs and the 19th-century, English-style Samuel Cocking Garden with its Sea Candle lighthouse. The Iwaya Caves feature tidal pools and Buddhist statues. Popular mainland beaches overlook the island.

Yokohama Stadium, where the Bay Stars professional baseball team plays, a Japanese garden and every spring the Tulip Festival. With 160,000 tulips consisting of 49 varieties, the park is filled with bright and beautiful colors. Along with the common red, yellow, and white tulips, there are some unusual types of tulips: purple, pale green, sharp-edged, and fully opened. Yokohama Park (just outside Yokohama Stadium) is located in a business district, just a 5-minute-walk from JR Kannai Station, and next to Yokohama City Office. At noon, people were enjoying the tulips while eating their lunch

Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. Their life is very short. After their beauty peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to fall. ... They enjoy eating, drinking, and barbecuing underneath the cherry blossoms. Japan's cherry blossom season famously begins in April and lasts for around two weeks. Japan is famous for its flowering cherry trees. These trees are much sought after around the world

When Bacolodnons come home for the holidays, a steaming bowl of Kansi is one of the must haves while in town. Locals living in Bacolod City flock to Kansi Houses regularly, but it’s especially good to have during rainy weather. Here is a recipe of the local Kansi which is something like a cross between sinigang and bulalo soup. Kansi is like a cross between Sinigang and Bulalo where Beef shanks are flavoured with a sour fruit called batawan and lemon grass, vegetables used are different as well as it uses jackfruit instead of the normal sinigang veggies.

Cebu is home to a number of delicacies that have tickled the taste buds of Cebuanos for generations. One sinful yet scrumptious delicacy found in the City of Carcar is the chicharon or pork crackling. Chicharon is made of pork rind that is boiled in water with spices and salt before it is cooked in hot oil.

Lechon to be specific, lechon Cebu— is a young pig stuffed with a secret mix of herbs and spices (usually including star anise, spring onions, lemongrass), skewered on a bamboo pole and roasted whole over hot coals. As the name implies, it's a must while in Cebu! Cebu lechon is best known for its crunchy golden red skin and tender, juicy, flavorsome meat. Lechon de Cebu. You've never been to Cebu if you haven't tried lechon. This is one of the most popular food delicacies in Cebu. Visayan lechon is prepared stuffed with herbs which usually include scallions, bay leaves, black peppercorn, garlic, salt, and distinctively tanglad (lemongrass) and/or leaves from native Citrus trees or tamarind trees, among other spices. A variant among Hiligaynon people also stuffs the pig with the sour fruits of batuan or binukaw (Garcinia binucao). It is usually cooked over charcoal made from coconut husks. Since it is already flavored with spices, it is served with minimal dipping sauces, like salt and vinegar or silimansi (soy sauce, calamansi, and labuyo chili).

Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. Their life is very short. After their beauty peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to fall. They enjoy eating, drinking, and barbecuing underneath the cherry blossoms. The average peak bloom date, which is when 70% of the flowers of the cherry blossom trees are open, is around April 4. In the past, peak bloom has occurred as early as March 15 and as late as April 18.

Rinko Park is the largest park in the Minato Mirai district with a full view of Yokohama Port. The park boasts a fantastic night view of the Minato Mirai area beyond the curving coast line. A huge seaside park that immerses you in beautiful scenery while feeling the see breeze. Closest Railway Station

The Shinkansen, colloquially known in English as the bullet train, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan. Initially, it was built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo, the capital, to aid economic growth and development.

Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district. Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan and a major tourist destination. It is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, some of which are listed collectively by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634 meters in March 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa. Tokyo Tower is great if you want a closer view of the city and feel the history of Japan. Tokyo SkyTree, on the other hand, is better if you want to experience modern technology and go for some shopping afterward.

Moalboal is famous for its Sardines Run, healthy coral ecosystem, and a great chance to swim along with the whale sharks. Perfect diving sites in Moalboal include the following: Moalboal Marine Sanctuary, Compton Point, Tongo Point, and Talisay Wall. Moalboal is also a good place to become a certified diver.

#dinagyangfestival #iloilocity #festival Dinagyang is a Hiligaynon word that means “merrymaking.” Just like the Sinulog and Ati-Atihan Festivals, Dinagyang Festival is one of the religious festivities in the Philippines that celebrates the feast of the Santo Niño and the pact between the Datus and locals. Every 4th Sunday of January, the festival transforms the Iloilo City into a massive street party with overflowing drinks and food. The most exciting part is that the city hosts a highly competitive Dinagyang Festival dance contest and grand float parades. The Dinagyang Festival is a famous and religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the 4th Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan. Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo is an important event in the Philippines just like other festivals. The festival is held to show reverence of Santo Niño as well as to mark the arrival of Malay immigrants. It is an opening ceremony where different tribes represented by different schools perform a street tribe dancing running through 5 different checkpoints or judging areas spread across the city. It is a festival that celebrates and commend Santo Niño which was introduced by Magellan way back in the 15th century.

Surigao del Sur is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag City. Surigao del Sur is situated at the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea to the east Bislig's main tourist attraction is the Tinuy-an Falls, known as the little "Niagara Falls of the Philippines". It is a white water curtain that flows in three levels about 55 metres (180 ft) high and 95 metres (312 ft) wide. Its unique natural formation once appeared in the International Travel Magazine. It is also known as the widest waterfall in the Philippines.[citation needed] Surfing in Surigao del Sur is widely known and has been one of the local tourist attractions. This extreme sport is often practiced in Cantilan and Lanuza.[25] Skimboarding is also found in several municipalities, attracting tourists.

#sinulogfestival #fluvialparade #travelph #itsmorefuninthephilippines The Sto. Niño Fluvial Parade is a significant and mainstay event of the yearly Cebu Sinulog Celebration. Every year, hundreds of devotees brave the rather turbulent waters of the Mactan Channel to show their devotion to the miraculous image of the Sto. Niño by accompanying the image through its short voyage. The lively flotilla starts from the image’s home in the Basilica Minore de Sto. Niño, takes its course along the channel, and ends at the St. Joseph Parish in Mandaue City, a sister city of Cebu. The Sinulog is deemed not complete without this holy, aquatic procession. It has always been a

l Nido is a Philippine municipality on Palawan island. It’s known for white-sand beaches, coral reefs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. Miniloc Island is famed for the clear waters of its Small and Big lagoons. Nearby Shimizu Island has fish-filled waters. The area has many dive sites, including Dilumacad Island’s long tunnel leading to an underwater cavern

Historically, the world's tallest man-made structure was the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, which held the position for over 3,800 years until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral in 1311. The Strasbourg Cathedral in France, completed in 1439, was the world's tallest building until 1874. The first skyscraper was pioneered in Chicago with the 138 ft (42.1 m) Home Insurance Building in 1885. The United States would hold the position of the world's tallest building throughout the 20th century until 1998, when the Petronas Towers were completed. Since then, two other buildings have gained the title: Taipei 101 in 2004 and Burj Khalifa in 2010. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the Middle East, China, and Southeast Asia have experienced booms in skyscraper construction.