Eric & Liza's Japan Travel Diary

Japan Travel Videos



Universal Studios Japan (ユニバーサルスタジオジャパン) "Hello Kitty’s Hollywood Fantasy", "Fantastic World" & "WaterWorld".

Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro (京都東山花灯路) Traditional Dance 吟剣詩舞道, Fire Watch and Ohayashi Music Group, Flower Path (Kiyomizudera Temple, Yasaka Pagoda, Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, Maruyama Park), Ikebana, Fox Wedding.

Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro (京都東山花灯路) Hanamachi Rickshaw Parade, Maiko Dance.

Otaru (小樽) Otaru Canal, Otaru Town Centre, Otaru Coast, Marchen Square, Otaru Music Box Museum, Neuschloss Hotel.

Noboribetsu (登別) Gokuraku Street, Jigokudani (Hell Valley).

Sapporo (札幌) Pet Store at Tanuki-koji Shopping Arcade.

Sapporo (札幌) Kansai International Airport, Sato-Suisan Market, Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, Clock Tower, Odori Park, Tanuki-koji Shopping Arcade, Sapporo Beer Museum, Hokkaido University.

Takayama (高山) Shirakawago - Takayama Bus Journey, Central Takayama, Shiroyama Park, Higashiyama Temple District, Sanmachi Suji, Takayama - Osaka Bus Journey.

Shirakawago (白川郷) Kanazawa - Shirakawago Bus Journey, Ogimachi Village (Shirakawago).

Kanazawa (金沢) Kanazawa Station, Nagamachi Samurai District, Kanazawa Castle Park, Higashi Chaya District.

Baikasai (梅花祭) 'Open Air Tea Ceremony' during Baikasai at Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

Baikasai (梅花祭) 'Open Air Tea Ceremony' during Baikasai at Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮) Shrine Ground and blossoming plum trees in the shrine.

Banpaku Kinen Koen (万博記念公園), Osaka Natural & Cultural Gardens, Japanese Garden and blossoming plum trees in the park.

Osaka Auto Messe 2008 (大坂オートメッセ) Auto show at Intex, Osaka.

Osaka Auto Messe 2008 (大坂オートメッセ) Auto show at Intex, Osaka.

Setsubun (節分) Setsubun at Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto - Maiko dance performances, mamemaki (bean scattering), shishimai (lion dance) and taiko drum performances.

Tokyo DisneySea (東京ディズニーシー) "Meet & Smile", "Over the Waves", "The Legend of Mythica", "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", "Sinbad's Storybook Voyage", "Mermaid Lagoon", "The Magic Lamp Theatre" & "Mystic Rhythms".

Tokyo Disneyland (東京ディズニーランド) "Disney's Dreams on Parade 'Moving On'", "It's a Small World", "Pooh's Hunny Hunt", "Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin", "Splash Mountain", "The Mickey Mouse Revue", "Cinderellabration : Lights of Romance" & "Cinderella's Royal Coronation".

Tokyo Disneyland (東京ディズニーランド) "One Man's Dream II : - The Magic Lives On -" & "Minnie Oh! Minnie" Performances.

Seijin-no-hi (成人の日) 2008 Seijin-no-hi celebration at Kyoto International Exhibition Hall [Miyako Messe].

Sanjusangendo Temple (三十三間堂), Kyoto About two thousand young adults from across Japan participated in the Edo Period long-range archery (60-metre) competition at Sanjusangendo Temple, Kyoto.

Shigyoshiki (始業式), Kyoto Shigyoshiki is an annual traditional opening ceremony in Kyoto Geisha Hanamachi, marking the start of another year.

Nishijin Kimono Show Part 2 of the Kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Centre, Kyoto.

Nishijin Kimono Show Part 1 of the Kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Centre, Kyoto.

Wakayama Wakayama Castle, Mt. Imose & Kankaikaku, Kishu Toshogu Shrine, Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine, Kimiidera Temple & Wakayama Bay.

Osaka Renaissance of Light (光のルネサンス), Osaka Wall Tapestry Illumination at Nakanoshima Library.

Osaka Renaissance of Light (光のルネサンス), Osaka Wall Tapestry Illumination at Nakanoshima Library.

Osaka Renaissance of Light (光のルネサンス), Osaka Opening Choir, Miotsukushi Promenade Illumination, Riverside Park and Rose Garden Light-ups at Nakanoshima Park.

Kotohajime (事始め), Kyoto Kotohajime is an annual traditional ritual in Kyoto Geisha Hanamachi, marking the commencement of preparations for the New Year.

Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro (嵐山花灯路) Light-ups at Togetsukyo Bridge & Bamboo Forest and 'D-K Live' Digital Projection at Randen Arashiyama Station & Horinji Temple.

Kobe Luminarie (神戸ルミナリエ) Kobe Luminarie Illumination Event & Christmas Events at Mosaic Harborland.

Osaka Motor Show 2007 (大阪モーターショー) Motor show at Intex, Osaka.

Osaka Motor Show 2007 (大阪モーターショー) Motor show at Intex, Osaka.

Osaka & Kyoto in Autumn Autumn leaves in Osaka Kitasenri & Kyoto Kiyomizudera Temple. Kyoto Yasaka Shrine & Shishimai (Lion Dance) & Taiko Drum Performances.

Maiko in Kyoto Maiko photo session in Chion-in Temple.

Kyoto in Autumn Autumn leaves in Kyoto Imperial Park & Maruyama Park, Shichi-go-san in Heian-jingu Shrine, Eagles by the side of Kamogawa River & Maiko in Chion-in Temple.

Minoh Park (箕面公園), Osaka Meiji Memorial Forest Minoh Quasi-National Park during autumn.

Arashiyama (嵐山), Kyoto Arashiyama during autumn and Hozugawa Kudari boat journey down Hozu River.

Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社), Kyoto Torii (Gate) Tunnel along the 4 km climb up Inari-san hill.

Osaka Shitennoji Wasso (四天王寺ワッソ) Breakdance performance by B-Boy Korea.

Osaka Shitennoji Wasso (四天王寺ワッソ) Stage performances and parades.

Osaka Midosuji Parade (御堂筋パレード) Various procession line-up.

Osaka Midosuji Parade (御堂筋パレード) Marching bands, baton and cheerleading teams.

Osaka MechaHappi Festival (大阪メチャハピー祭) Various dance performances.

Osaka MechaHappi Festival (大阪メチャハピー祭) Souran and Yosakoi dance performances.

Japanese Wedding Weddings at Chion-in Temple & Heian-jingu Shrine.

Osaka Pet Expo 2007 (大坂Pet博) Pet show at Intex, Osaka with sale booths, puppies, training classes, pet fashion show and dance performances.

Kitasenri Summer Dance Festival, Osaka Awa Odori and traditional dance.

Kitasenri Summer Dance Festival, Osaka Dance performances by schoolgirls.

Kitasenri Summer Dance Festival, Osaka Dance performances by children.

140th Port of Kobe Anniversary Firework Firework display over Port of Kobe, near Meriken Park.

Suma Aquatic Park (須磨海浜水族園), Kobe Various animals at the park.

Suma Aquatic Park (須磨海浜水族園), Kobe Dolphin performance at the park.

Maiko ( 舞妓) of Kyoto Collection of Maiko videos taken in Kyoto.

Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), Kyoto 24 July 2007 - Hanagasa Junko (Flower Umbrella Procession).

Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), Kyoto 17 July 2007 - Tsuji Mawashi (Turning of Floats) during Yamaboko Junko.

Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), Kyoto 17 July 2007 - Yamaboko Junko (Grand Float Procession).

Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), Kyoto 16 July 2007 - Yoiyama (Eve of Parade) & Byobu Matsuri (Folding Screen Display). These are held for 3 days prior to the Grand Procession.

Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), Kyoto 10 July 2007 - Hokotate (Building of Float) & Omukae Chochin (Welcoming Lanterns).

Oji Zoo (王子動物園), Kobe Various animals at the zoo.

Oji Zoo (王子動物園), Kobe Resident pandas - Ko ko & Tan Tan.

Ikebana International Festival (いけばなインターナショナルフェスティバル), Osaka Japanese Ladies Court Dance & Tea Ceremony, during Ikebana Festival in Osaka.

Otsu, Shiga Around Otsu - Nagara Jinja Shrine, Miidera Temple, Otsu Port, Michigan Boat Cruise, Lake Biwa Water Fountain.

Kyoto Nishiki Market "Kyoto's Kitchen" - 400-metre market near Kyoto Karasuma.

Miyako Odori - Tea Ceremony Tea ceremony with Maiko-san before the Miyako Odori dance performance.

Sakura (桜) - Cherry Blossoms Sakura in Kyoto and Osaka.

Kamogawa Sakura Matsuri (鴨川さくらまつり), Kyoto Sakura Festival by the side of Kamogawa River in Kyoto.

Banpaku Kinen Koen (万博記念公園), Osaka The Expo '70 Commemorative Park at the Senrikyuryo area of Osaka.

Higashiyama Hanatouro (京都東山花灯路), Kyoto Hanatouro Photo Slideshow.

Higashiyama Hanatouro (京都東山花灯路), Kyoto Annual light-up of the 'Flower Lanes' in the Higashiyama area.

A Year in Japan... Videos and photos during our first-year stay in Japan, March 06 - February 07.

Plum Blossoms at Osaka Castle Blossoming fragrant plum trees at Osaka Castle plum orchard.

Chinese New Year at Kobe Chinatown Chinese New Year festivities at Kobe Chinatown.

Osaka Auto Messe 2007 (大坂オートメッセ) Auto show at Intex, Osaka.

Seijin-no-hi (成人の日) Seijin-no-hi celebration at Kyoto International Exhibition Hall [Miyako Messe].

Heian Jingu Shrine (平安神宮), Kyoto Vermillion-painted shrine built in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto as the capital.

Sumiyoshitaisha Shrine (住吉大社), Osaka New Year's Day at Sumiyoshitaisha Shrine.

Osaka Renaissance of Light (光のルネサンス), Osaka Light-up festival held at Nakanoshima Park in December in Osaka.

Osaka Renaissance of Light (光のルネサンス), Osaka Light-up festival held at Nakanoshima Park in December in Osaka.

Hiroshima and Miyajima Travels around Hiroshima and Miyajima Island, one of Japan's Top 3 Views.

Autumn Foliage (紅葉) Autumn Foliage at Kita-senri (Osaka), Kiyomizudera Temple and Tofukuji Temple (Kyoto).

Arashiyama Momiji Festival (嵐山紅葉祭), Kyoto Featuring boat procession on the Oi River, held in November in Kyoto.

Jidai Matsuri (時代祭), Kyoto One of Kyoto's 3 biggest festivals, held in October in Kyoto.

Midosuji Parade (御堂筋パレード), Osaka Parade held in October along the Midosuji Avenue, Osaka.

Midosuji Parade (御堂筋パレード), Osaka Parade held in October along the Midosuji Avenue, Osaka.

Midosuji Parade (御堂筋パレード), Osaka Parade held in October along the Midosuji Avenue, Osaka.

Midosuji Parade (御堂筋パレード), Osaka Parade held in October along the Midosuji Avenue, Osaka.

Midosuji Parade (御堂筋パレード), Osaka Parade Eve Festival cultural performances held in Ogimachi Park.

Kimono Show Kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Centre, Kyoto.

Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所), Kyoto Old Imperial Palace in Kyoto.

Osaka Aquarium (海遊館), Osaka Featuring 'Pacific Ocean'.

Osaka Aquarium (海遊館), Osaka Featuring 'Tasman Sea (Pacific Whitesided Dolphin)'.

Osaka Aquarium (海遊館), Osaka Featuring 'Antartica (Emperor Penguin), Great Barrier Reef, Coast of Chile, Cook Strait (Loggerhead Turtle) & Jellyfish'.

Osaka Aquarium (海遊館), Osaka Featuring 'Aqua Gate, Monterrey Bay (Harbor Seal), Gulf of Panama & Ecuador Rain Forest (Matamata Tortoise)'.

Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭) - Funatogyo, Osaka Boat Procession at night during Tenjin Matsuri Festival.

Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭) - Rikutogyo, Osaka Land Procession at noon during Tenjin Matsuri Festival.

Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭) - Temmangu Shrine, Osaka Festivities at Temmangu Shrine during Tenjin Matsuri Festival.

Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭) - Mikoshi, Osaka One of Japan's 3 biggest festivals, held at Temmangu Jinja in July in Osaka.

Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), Kyoto One of Japan's 3 biggest festivals, held at Yasaka Jinja in July in Kyoto.

Blog

July 19

Singapore Night Festival

11:20 AM | Send a message | Permalink | View trackbacks (0)

April 10

Kyoto - Imperial Palace & Higashiyama (Sakura/Cherry Blossoms)

(Part of Sakura Viewing trips 4 - 9 March 2008)

Date : 9 March 2008

Location : Kyoto (Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) - きょうと/京都

Forward Trip (Return Trip : Reversed route)

Kita-Senri to Karasuma : Hankyu

2:04 PM | Send a message | Permalink | View trackbacks (0)

April 05

Kyoto - Ninnaji Temple & Arashiyama (Sakura/Cherry Blossoms)

(Part of Sakura Viewing trips 4 - 10 March 2008)

Date : 4 March 2008

Location : Kyoto (Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) - きょうと/京都

Forward Trip (Return Trip : Reversed route)

Kita-Senri to Imadegawa : Hankyu

8:09 PM | Send a message | Permalink | View trackbacks (0)

March 30

Kyoto Sakura Yosakoi Festival

5:03 PM | Send a message | Permalink | View trackbacks (0)

Central Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt Fuji & Nikko

Date : 21 - 28 March 2008

Location : Tokyo Japan - とうきょう/東京

Date : 21 March 2008

Forward Trip - Part 1

Kita-Senri to Shin-Osaka : Hankyu

4:53 PM | Send a message | Permalink | View trackbacks (0)

View more entries

Recent Drama



The Legend (Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi 태왕사신기) A 24-episode period-costume Korean serial, starring Bae Yong Jun, Lee Ji Ah and Moon So Ri.

Zettai Kareshi (Absolute Boyfriend 絶対彼氏) A 11-episode Japanese drama, starring Hayami Mokomichi, Mizushima Hiro and Aibu Saki.

Ms. Kim's Million Dollar Quest (파란만장 미스 김 10 억 만들기) A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Kim Hyun Ju and Ji Jin Hee.

The Handsome Siblings (The Proud Twins Xiao Yu Er Yu Hua Wu Que 小鱼儿与花无缺) A 40-episode period-costume Chinese/Hong Kong martial arts serial, starring Dicky Cheung & Nicholas Tse.

The Switch (Stealing Dragon, Exchanging Phoenix Tou Long Zhuan Feng 偷龍轉鳳) A 40-episode period-costume Chinese/Taiwanese serial, starring Vincent Jiao & Zhang Ting.

Romantic Princess (Gong Zhu Xiao Mei 公主小妹) A 13-episode Taiwanese drama, starring Wu Chun & Angela Zhang.

Snow White (Taste Sweet Love 백설공주) A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Kim Jung Hwa and Lee Wan.

Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta! (I've Been Married To Hell! エラいところに嫁いでしまった!) A 9-episode Japanese drama, starring Nakama Yukie and Tanihara Shosuke.

Dal Ja's Spring (달자의 봄) A 22-episode Korean drama, starring Chae Rim and Lee Min Ki.

Ying Ye 3 Jia 1 (櫻野3加1) A 16-episode Taiwanese drama, starring Ming Dao & Chen Qiao En.

Kiken na Aneki (Dangerous Sister 危険なアネキ) A 10-episode Japanese drama, starring Itoh Misaki and Moriyama Mirai.

Bad Couple (불량커플) A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Ryu Soo Young and Shin Eun Gyung.

Trick 2 & 3 (トリック 2 & 3) Sequel to Trick. An 11-episode (Trick 2) and 10-episode (Trick 3) Japanese drama, starring Nakama Yukie and Abe Hiroshi.

Trick (トリック) A 10-episode Japanese drama, starring Nakama Yukie and Abe Hiroshi.

The Best Friend of Beautiful Anna (Anna-san no Omame アンナさんのおまめ) A 10-episode Japanese drama, starring Becky and Anzu Sayuri.

Coffee Prince (커피프린스 1호점) A 17-episode Korean drama, starring Yoon Eun Hye and Gong Yoo.

Yama Onna Kabe Onna (Mountain Woman Wall Woman 山おんな壁おんな) A 12-episode Japanese drama, starring Itoh Misaki and Fukada Kyoko.

Dance Drill (Dandori ダンドリ) An 11-episode Japanese drama, starring Eikura Nana and Kato Rosa.

Suppli (Sapuri サプリ) An 11-episode Japanese drama, starring Itoh Misaki and Kamenashi Kazuya.

Great Teacher Onizuka (グレートティーチャーオニヅカ) A 12-episode Japanese drama, starring Sorimachi Takashi and Matsushima Nanako.

Densha Otoko (電車男 / でんしゃおとこ) A 13-episode Japanese drama, starring Itoh Misaki and Itoh Atsushi.

Gokusen 2 (ごくせん２) Sequel to Gokusen. A 10-episode Japanese drama, starring Nakama Yukie.

Gokusen (ごくせん) An 13-episode Japanese drama, starring Nakama Yukie.

Attention Please (アテンションプリーズ) An 11-episode Japanese drama, starring Ueto Aya.

Attic Cat (옥탑방 고양이) A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Kim Rae Won and Jung Da Bin.

Resurrection (부활) A 24-episode Korean drama, starring Uhm Tae Woong and Han Ji Min.

My Sister-in-Law is 19 (형수님은 열아홉) A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Jung Da Bin, Yoon Kye Sang and Kim Jae Won.

Que Sera Sera (케세라 세라) A 17-episode Korean drama, starring Jung Yoo Mi.

Damo (조선 여형사 다모/茶母) A 14-episode period-costume Korean drama, starring Ha Ji Won and Kim Min Joon.

Hello! Miss (헬로 애기씨) A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Lee Ji Hoon and Lee Da Hae.

Chinese Paladin (Xian Jian Qi Xia Chuan 仙剑奇侠传) A 38-episode period-costume martial arts Taiwanese serial, starring Hu Ge & Liu Yi Fei.

Witch Yoo Hee (마녀유희) A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Han Ga In and Jae Hee.

My Girl (마이걸) A 16-episode Korean Drama, starring Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae.

Delightful Girl Chun Hyang (쾌걸 춘향) A 17-episode Korean Drama, starring Han Chae Young and Jae Hee.

God of Cookery (Shi Shen 食神) A 29-episode Taiwanese drama, starring 5566.

Goong S (궁 S/宫 S) A 20-episode Korean drama based on life in the Royal Palace.

Angel Lover (Tian Shi Qing Ren 天使情人) A 40-episode Taiwanese drama, starring Ming Dao (183 Club).

Hanazakari-no-Kimitachie (Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu 花樣少年少女) A 15-episode Taiwanese drama, starring Ella (S.H.E.).

A Chinese Ghost Story (Qian Nu You Hun 倩女幽魂) A 40-episode period-costume martial arts Taiwanese serial, starring Barbie Hsu.

Goong/Palace/Princess Hours (궁/宫/我的野蛮王妃) A 24-episode Korean drama based on life in the Royal Palace, Goong.

A Game about Love (Jian Dao Shi Tou Bu 剪刀石头布) A 27-episode Taiwanese drama, starring Shao Wei (183 Club) & Qiao En (7 Flowers).

First Love of a Royal Prince (皇太子的初戀) An 18-episode Korean drama, starring Sung Yu Ri & Cha Tae Hyun.

Smile Pasta (Wei Xiao Pasta 微笑Pasta) A 17-episode Taiwanese drama starring Nicholas Teo and Cyndi Wang.

My Name is Kim Sam Soon A 16-episode Korean drama, starring Kim Suh Ah and Hyun Bin.

Mr. Fighting (Ge Dou Tian Wang 格鬥天王) A 20-episode Taiwanese fighting drama, starring 5566 and Sweety.

Tokyo Juliet (Dong Fang Zhu Li Ye 東方茱麗葉) A 17-episode Taiwanese drama, starring Ariel Lin.

Eric & Liza's Japan Travel Diary

Photos