Rikugien Garden in Tokyo

Since ancient times, the Japanese have deeply appreciated the beauty of autumn leaves.

"Rikugien Garden" is one of the most beautiful gardens in Tokyo, JAPAN.
Rikugien was established in 1702 by feudal lord Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu who was well-known for his literary accomplishments. The name Rikugien was taken from the six principles of composing Japanese waka poetry which were derived from an ancient Chinese book "Mao-chin". It's typical "Kai-yu (go-round)" style garden with, 88 spots of literary significance arranged along a path surrounding a pond with an islet. -Tokyo metropolitan Government.

Location	6-16-3 Hon-komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
Access	JR/Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Komagome Station (7 minutes on foot) Toei Mita Line, Sengoku Station (10 minutes on foot)

Leave a Comment: http://on.fb.me/tol7W9

Leave a Comment: http://on.fb.me/tol7W9

Japanese Culture Day

Ohayou Gozaimasu(Good Morning)!!!!! ^^ Today is "Culture Day" national holiday called "Bunkanohi" held annually in Japan on November 3 for the purpose of promoting culture. Tokyo has a long history, about 540 years since Dokan Ota built Edo Castle and about 400 years since Ieyasu Tokugawa's arrival in Edo. Big LOVE from JAPAN!!!

Leave a Comment: http://on.fb.me/uQ23lG