Japan

The Ueno Zoo is one of the most popular zoo in Tokyo.
This zoo has alot of animals, well as fun and enjoyment. They have recieved many animals, ranging from the 'Gorilla Woods' and 'Tiger Forest.' This zoo is home to 2,600 animals and over 464 different species. There is also a monorail, to a petting zoo for children.



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Okinawa Churaumi Aquaruim
At the Okiname Churaumi Aquaruim there are many things to do, including swimming and playing with the dolphins. There are over 800 coral colonies. There most popular attraction at the aquariu, is ocean Expo Park. There is the largest fish in the world, the whale shark, and the world's first successfully bred-in-captivity manta.



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Omizutori
This event goes back 1,000 years. A buddhist priet draws up healing waters and run about with huge pine torches. The festival goes up thru March 1st-14th. This event is located at the Todaji-ji Temple.



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Toyko Disney Resort
In the Disney Resort there are to main resorts. The Tokyo Disneyland Park and The Tokyo Disney Sea Park. In Disneyland Park, there is penny arcase, westernland shootin' Gallery, Chip n' Dales Treehouse, Donalds Boat, and Toon Park. In the Tokyo DisneySea Park has, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon, Mysterious Island, American Waterfront, and Mediterranean Harbor. For any additional details call: (045)-683-3333



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Currency
The Currency in Japan is Yen. 1 Yen = 0.01284 US dollars. 1 US dollars = 77.90985 Yen



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The Weather & Climate In Japan
Spring is the best time of Japan, it's warm but not hot. Summer is a very rainy season in Japan. Winter, is a good time for skiing or hot spring hopping.



Departure cities to Tokyo, Japan: Major East Coast City: New York City Airline name: Air Canada Price(Round trip for 1 person flying coach class): $1,528.50 Length of flight: 30 hours and 30 minutes Distance in miles: 6,735.21 miles Major West Coast City: San Francisco Airline name: American Airlines Price(Round trip for 1 person flying coach class): $1,184.00 Length of flight: 32 hours and 30 minutes Distance in miles: 5,133.769 miles Major Interior City: Minneapolis Airline name: Delta Airlines Price(Round trip for 1 person flying coach class): $1,714.00 Length of flight: 12 hours and 55 minutes Distance in miles: 5,938 miles [] Attractions: Tokyo National Museum Etchings, ceramics, world maps, and Kirishitan Fumie Sight-seeing and learn new things Examine things and tour guides Ancient items [] Ryoan-ji Temple: Known for its “Sekitei” rock garden Go see the beauty of the temple and the nature facts behind it Tour guides This garden started appearing in overseas mass media after being highly praised by Queen Elizabeth on her visit here No fees []

Lodging: Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyo In Tokyo $243 for single room Contact: (81) 3-5457-0109 [] Cerulean Tower Tokyo In Tokyo $342 for single room Contact: (81) 3-3476-3000 [] Food: Gyudon-bowl of cooked rice with beef Sashimi- thinly sliced, raw seafood http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e620.html []
 * Ingredients- beni shoga, shichimi, and tofu
 * Ingredients- soy sauce, daikon, and shischo