The Kaikyō Yume Tower (海峡ゆめタワー) dominates the city of Shimonoseki and is the tallest tower in western Japan. Standing 153 metres tall, it was opened in July 1996. It forms a part of the Kaikyō Messe Shimonoseki building, which houses a conference centre and corporate offices.
The tower was designed by NTT Power and Building Facilities and built by Takenaka Corporation.
Upon paying an admission fee, tourists can visit an observation deck in the glass sphere at the top of the building for panoramic views over the city and the Kanmon Straits.
The address of the tower is 3-3-1 Buzenda-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, 750-0018
Shimonoseki (下関市 Shimonoseki-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Shimonoseki is the biggest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is at the southwestern tip of Honshu, facing the Tsushima Strait and also Kitakyushu across the Kanmon Straits.
Nicknamed the Fugu Capital, it is known for the locally caught pufferfish and is the largest harvester of the pufferfish in Japan.
As of October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 265,684 and a population density of 370 persons per km². The total area is 716.14 km².
Christmas in Japan: UNESCO party in Shimonoseki
Traditional Japanese dancers were part of the entertainment at the UNESCO Christmas party in Shimonoseki, Japan, on Dec. 14, 2012, at the Kaikyo Messe.
Gift exchange at UNESCO party in Shimonoseki
UNESCO hosted an international friendship party at which gifts were exchanged on Dec. 14 at the Kaikyo Messe convention center.
Youtube Tokyo Hanami 2019
Hanami is the thousand-year old tradition in Japan of gathering under the sakura (cherry blossoms) to eat, drink, and be merry.
Here are some scenes from the Youtube Tokyo Hanami 2019. We had blossoms this year but typical cold gray skies however no rain as originally predicted. Thanks to Zach for setting up and Victor (Gimmeabreakman) for spreading the word!
Music by Hikosaemon - Tokyo Innuendo;
Group Photo by Kazz:
Organizer - Phoenyx 787:
Victor - Gimmeabreakman:
Some others appearing in the video who I couldn't make cards for thanks to a 5-card limit:
PigglesdiGaijin:
Bushido Devil Dog:
Critical Eats Japan:
Great - Right? AtomicBoyX:
Risa - Food4Life
Busan - zweitgrösster Fischmarkt der Welt
Jagalchi Market Ein wahres Muss, wenn man in Busan ist. Die ganze Gegend um die U-Bahn Station ist ein einziger riesiger Fischmarkt. Unmengen an Fischen und anderen Meeresfrüchten werden an kleinen Marktständen oder in einer mehrgeschossigen Markthalle verkauft. Von giftigen Kugelfisch, bis zu riesigen Krabben sieht man alles. In der Markthalle besteht die Möglichkeit gleich neben den Aquarien frischen rohen Fisch zu essen, man kann sich allerdings auch bei jedem anderen Marktstand Meeresfrüchte kaufen und in einem anderen Stock der Markthalle zubereiten lassen. Man sollte allerdings gesunden Menschenverstand bei der Auswahl des Fisches walten lassen und (zunächst) lebenden Fisch aus dem Aquarium kaufen, da die bereits toten Fische oft nicht gekühlt werden.