Hotel and Tour News: Jungle Book in India; Islands in Japan

Hotel and Tour News: Jungle Book in India; Islands in Japan

AT A GHANA LODGE, WILDLIFE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Ghana isn’t the most common safari destination, but a new luxury safari lodge in the country might be an incentive to attract more travelers: Zaina Lodge opened recently in northern Ghana in Mole National Park, the country’s largest game reserve. The 25-room lodge is on a ridge overlooking the savanna and has a view of two watering holes rich with wildlife such as antelope, waterbuck, baboons and elephants.

Japan Part 1 - News about Tsunami

The region, which contains the Japanese archipelago, one of the most earthquake-prone on the ground. Therefore, the earthquake and tsunami were not uncommon - and many of them were destructive. Thus, in the XVIII century, a terrible earthquake caused a multimeter waves and Fuji volcano, killing more than 5 (five) thousand. In the XX century earthquake of 1923 almost completely destroyed Tokyo and Yokohama, the height of the tsunami then reached twelve (12) meters.

Japan Part 2 - Earthquake and Tsunami

The earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on!

An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale occurred on March 11 in the north-eastern coast of Japan. As a result, in Tokyo, many people were injured, fixed, at least three fires. In addition, the small town in the north Kamaiti small tsunami hit. The amateur video shows a wave carries dozens of cars and boats to the bridge.

Japan Part 3 - The Beauty of Japan

Japan Tourism Video - The Beauty of Japan

Wow what a country, Love to go there one day. They make some of the best dam cars and motorcycles in the world! Beautiful country, i wish i could visit japan one day.

Japan Part 4 - Types of Tokyo

Tokyo Travel Guide - Types of Tokyo, Japan

Central Tokyo, like Osaka, has been designed since about 1900 to be centered on major railway stations in a high-density fashion, so suburban railways were built relatively cheaply at street level and with their own right-of-way. This differs from many cities in the United States that are low-density and automobile-centric. Though expressways have been built in Tokyo, the basic design has not changed.

Japan part 5 - Kyoto, the heart of Japan

Kyoto, the heart of Japan - Kyoto Promotion Video

Kyoto - the heart of Japan and a city with over a millennium of history. The best way to discover the “real Japan” is to include Kyoto on your itinerary. The tea ceremony, flower arrangement, kimonos, and Maiko ? can all be found in the cultural center of Kyoto. And, in the midst of this ancient culture is a thriving city, home to cutting edge industries and upscale shopping. Come experience the hospitality, mystique, culture, bustle, and serenity that make Kyoto Japan’s foremost travel destination. Kyoto - welcome to Japan. This page is a collection of useful information for planning a trip to Kyoto. We hope your trip to Kyoto will be filled with fantastic memories.

Japan Part 6 - Sakura in Kyoto

2007 Sakura (Cherry Blossom), Nijo-jo Castle

yeah *sign* i left japan after a week visit in april......didn't wanna come back to the usa it was so beautiful...i teared up on the airplane ride home ;(

Japan Part 7 - An evening view of Yokohama

Yokohama Ferry Terminal - Night views of Yokohama Harbor from the Ferry terminal

Ōsanbashi Pier is the main international pier at the Port of Yokohama, located in Naka Ward, Yokohama, Japan. Ōsanbashi is the oldest pier in Yokohama, originally constructed between 1889 and 1896.

To meet modern demands, Ōsanbashi was reconstructed between 1987 and 2002. The newly reconstructed passenger terminal is named the Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, designed by Foreign Office Architects. It can accommodate up to four 30,000-ton class ships or two 70,000-ton class ships at the same time. The departure/arrival lobby, ticketing booth, customs, immigration, shops and cafe are all on the 2nd floor of this terminal. There is limited parking on the 1st floor, and an observation deck open to the public, on the rooftop.

Japan Part 8 - Review of the Kamakura

Kamakura is one of the oldest cities in Japan

One of the oldest cities in Japan, was founded in 1192. Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, on the island of Honshu.

The city is surrounded on three sides by wooded mountains, and to the south goes to the Sagami Bay. Kamakura mild climate. This is the perfect winter and summer resort.

Japan Part 9 - The Great Buddha in Kamakura

Daibutsu (The Great Buddha) - Kamakura

Kinda caught the Great Buddha "Daibutsu" a bit late in the day, but it was awe-inspiring nonetheless. Seriously, go to Kamakura, its something else.

Amazing, amazing vid! I was at Kamakura last year where my mom and I visited the Great Buddha, eating some ice cream from the vendo machines along the way. It was a great experience. I remember standing right infront of the Buddha and felt, for the first time, being connected with the earth.

Japan Part 10 - Sapporo Snow Festival

Sapporo Ice Festival

At the Ice Festival in Sapporo (Japan) - Greenpeace reveals an ice sculptor by artist Yasuhiro Sone celebrating the beauty and importance of the world's oceans.

Japan Part 11 - Types of Kobe

Short trip to Kobe in Japan

As for Kobe, making from Kyoto to the town is large. 
It becomes wide, magnificent feelings. 
There are a lot of modern buildings.

Kobe is the fifth-largest city in Japan and is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, approximately 30 km (19 mi) west of Osaka. With a population of about 1.5 million, the city is part of the Keihanshin (Keihanshin) metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto.

Japan Part 12 - Aquarium in Okinawa

The music is "Please don't go" by Barcelona. Barcelona's website

This was shot at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan.

The main tank called the 'Kuroshio Sea' holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's second largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept amongst many other fish species in the main tank.

WE MUST PROTECT OUR OCEANS!

This was shot using a Canon 5DMKII with a 28-135mm lens.