#DYK the world's first tactile paving was introduced in Okayama, Japan, on March 18, 1967. Japanese inventor and social entrepreneur Seiichi Miyake invented this system now widely used across the world.
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- PM Abe & PM Mahathir (@chedetofficial) shared their view to upgrade the #LookEastPolicy to further strengthen 🇯🇵🇲🇾relations. The #LookEastPolicy, proposed by PM Mahathir in 1981, has laid the foundation for the 🇯🇵🇲🇾cooperation. Find out more: bit.ly/2JHRxgC
- A disappointing result, but a great match nonetheless. It’s been an inspiring & courageous run all the way. We are so proud of #SAMURAIBLUE🇯🇵!🇯🇵 Their #Qatar2022 story ends here, but what a journey they've had! Thanks for adding some new special #FIFAWorldCup moments ❤️
- #PhotoOfTheMonth: April is a magical time in Japan, awash in the splendor of cherry blossoms 🌸! At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, home to roughly 1,000 cherry trees, the vivid vermilion of the three-story pagoda offers a stunning contrast to the softer pink hues.
- #PhotosOfTheMonth: Japan's rainy season ☔🌧️ brings #hydrangeas, resplendent amidst traditional Japanese architecture. ⛩️ See them at Nara's Hasedera Temple as well as Kyoto's Gansenji Temple and Fujinomori Shrine - look out for heart-shaped ones too! 💗 kyototourism.org/en/sightseeing…
- #Milestones2023: #ESCONFIELD #HOKKAIDO (@FVillagePR) will open in Mar. 2023 in #Kitahiroshima. The stadium🏟️ will have one of the world's largest screens & is expected to boost #RegionalRevitalization as a new home for the #HokkaidoNipponHamFighters ⚾. hkdballpark.com/about/esconfie…
- #PhotosOfTheMonth: The deepening of autumn in Japan brings leaf-veiled mountains & gold-tinged parks, just some of the charms of the season!
- Happy New Year! In Japan, Jan. 1 is a special day of the year when the Gods are said to appear with the sunrise🌅. At #hatsumoude, people pray for a safe & lucky #NewYear, read fortunes & buy talismans at #ShintoShrines and #BuddhistTemples. #ExploreJapan
- #PhotosOfTheMonth: April brings #cherryblossoms! Carriage rides in #Iwate's #KitakamiTenshochi Park, sakura tunnels at #Aomori's #HirosakiPark, & the allure of #Akita's #Kakunodate samurai district make these #Tohoku's top 3 #cherryblossomviewing spots. lnky.jp/5P1nv7z
- Majestic castles 🏯 and breathtaking cherry blossoms 🌸 come together in this year's Spring Special Issue of #HighlightingJapan! Explore each blossom-dotted page to discover the striking views and timeless heritage that make this season so beloved.
- The giant #torii⛩️ at #Hiroshima’s #ItsukushimaShintoShrine is now beautifully restored after 3.5 years of renovation work. The 1,400-year-old #shrine was registered as #WorldHeritage in 1996 as a masterpiece representing the #CreativeGenius of humankind. whc.unesco.org/en/list/776/
- #PhotosOfTheMonth: November sees Japan’s parks, temples and shrines awash in colorful autumn leaves.🍂 #Kyoto Pref. temples like Rurikoin and Eikando Zenrin-ji are known for fall foliage, while #Nara Pref.'s Nara Park and Tanzan Jinja Shrine both captivate.
- #PhotoOfTheWeek: #ChristmasEve 🎄 in Japan sees lights everywhere capture the spirit of the season. In the capital, a long, tree-lined avenue offers a view of brightly lit #TokyoTower 🗼. Please enjoy the gentle glow & subtle sparkle of a #TokyoChristmas.
