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19th Nov 2022: Tokyo Skytree

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I had never visited the Tokyo Skytree before, so I went there with my family. Rising to a height of 634 meters, the Skytree is the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world and has served as a new symbol of Tokyo since its opening in 2012. It is also a highly popular tourist destination, offering magnificent panoramic views of the entire Kanto region from its observation decks. Situated in Oshiage, Sumida Ward, the Tokyo Skytree was built to ensure stable transmission of terrestrial digital broadcasting. Its height of 634 meters was deliberately chosen as a play on words referencing the old provincial name “Musashi,” thereby embedding a cultural connection within its design. Completed in February 2012 and opened to the public in May of the same year, it has since become a landmark of Tokyo, attracting countless visitors from both Japan and abroad. Inside the tower, visitors can enjoy the “Tembo Deck” at 350 meters above ground, as well as the “Tembo Galleria” at 450 meters, ...

13th Nov 2022: Autumn leaves at Tokorozawa Aviation Park

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Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park This park is a prefectural park located in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. It is known as the "birthplace of aviation in Japan," from which the park takes its name. Since it opened in March 1978, it has been known as "Aviation Park." It is the largest prefectural park in Saitama Prefecture, with a total area of ​​502k m2. It was developed on the site of Tokorozawa Airfield, Japan's first airfield, which opened in 1911, and since its opening, independent facilities have been built one after another on the premises. Autumn Leaves Every year, from early November to early December, the trees in the park begin to turn red and yellow, and you can enjoy the autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees. The autumn leaves in the park are very picturesque, and you can enjoy leaf-viewing while walking along the walking paths. The best part of the autumn leaves at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park is the autumn leaves in the Japanese garde...