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Seasonal Photo Report (Spring 2008) from NPO Members
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NPO InterCoS members and supporters from various places in the world report their spring. Hong Kong and MacauMr. Seiji Yoshimoto visited Hong Kong and Macau during his spring holidays. Here are some photographs of his trip. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of People's republic of China, with a population of about 7 million people. There are world's largest numbers of skyscrapers, nearly 8,000. Located just south of the Tropic of Cancer, Hong Kong's climate is subtropical.
Nathan Roadis the main street in Kowloon, Hong Kong running in a north-south direction. The road is lined with shops, restaurants, and etc, etc.Macauis also a special administrative region of People's republic of China, with a population of about 5 million people. Macau's economy is based on tourism and gambling. The Gambling revenues from Macau's casinos is about US$ 6 billion and is larger than that in Las Vegas. Symphony of Lightsis a fantastic permanent light show performed by major skyscrapers in the waterfront of Hong Kong.
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      Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle) in Sakura2008-04 (C) Seiji YoshimotoHimeji Castle (White Heron Castle) in Sakura2008-04 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSakura Viewing Festival in Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle)2008-04 (C) Seiji YoshimotoHimeji Castle (White Heron Castle) in Sakura2008-04 (C) Seiji YoshimotoHimeji Castle (White Heron Castle) in Sakura2008-04 (C) Seiji YoshimotoHimeji Castle (White Heron Castle) in Sakura2008-04 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Himeji Castleis the best preserved medieval castle architecture in Japan completed by Ikeda Terumasa in 1613. The castle is well known for its remarkable strategic design as well as a beautiful monument to the glories of an earlier age. It functioned as a military command and a center for political life. This castle is also called as Shirasagijyo (White Heron Castle) owing to its elegant design with white outer walls. Like other Japanese historical monuments, Himeji Castle presents Japanese concept of harmony between human and nature. The basic elements of nature such as stones, wood, and water were transformed into a refined and elegant military structure. The name White Egret Castle comes from the fact that it appear as the bird ready for flight. |
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KyotoThere are thousands of historical temples and shrines in Kyoto, and visitors can enjoy the distinct beauty in every season. Especially Sakura cherry blossoms in early April are breathtaking.
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SakuraIn Tokyo spring already came in March. People enjoyed the most impressive spring view Sakura in full bloom at the end of March. |
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