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First seen on Sumikai…

The Kintaikyo Bridge, Symbol of Iwakuni in the Yamaguchi prefecture, spans the Nishiki river and is unique in its construction.

The five-arch bridge was built in 1673 by Kikkawa Hiroyoshi, the third lord of the Kikkawa Family who had their residence in Iwakuni during the Edo era. The Kintaikyo connects the town with Kikkou-Park, where the Kikkawa Family used to live. The Iwakuni Castle, or at least the 1960 rebuild castle, can be seen on top of the mountain from the bridge.

Not only the form, but also the construction of the bridge is unique. The three middle arches were originally built without pillars and on the whole length of the wooden bridge not one nail was used. The maintenance included periodical rebuilding. Every 40 years the outer arches were rebuild and every 20 years the three middle ones. Thanks to this maintenance the bridge stood for 276 years without damage until a flood in 1950 destroyed it. During the second world war the maintenance was paused and because of the utilization of the river bed grovel by the US-Army the stream of the Nishiki river had grown much stronger.

In 1953 the bridge was reconstructed with modern building techniques, therefore now using metall nails and pillars for the middle arches. But the shape of the 5 meters wide and 175 meters long bridge stayed the same and 1922 the Kintaikyo was declared national treasure. It is today the biggest tourist attraction in Iwakuni.

The official website of the Kintaikyo bridge not only offers Information about the bridge but also films about the history and construction. And if, after that, you have the urge to convince yourself that the bridge is still standing, can visit the Live-Camera feed here.

Random Impressions – Part 7 (Kintaikyo) First seen on Sumikai... The Kintaikyo Bridge, Symbol of Iwakuni in the Yamaguchi prefecture, spans the Nishiki river and is unique in its construction.

#Iwakuni #Japan #Kintaikyo #Sightseeing

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House Viewing *Rant*

Moving abroad also means that you have to give up your apartment, which also means your landlord might try to show the apartment to other people so it isn’t empty between leases.

Well, last friday my landlord and three interested parties where supposed to come and I was nervous about it the whole week. Not matter how tired I was after work I tried to make our little apartment presentable even…

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#Personal #Rant

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A Cheapo’s Guide to Akihabara

I’m sure most of you interested in Japan, especially those how plan to or have visited, know Tokyo Cheapo‘s Blog and have rummaged through their website.

Japan is known as one of the most expensive countries, with Tokyo being one of the most expensive towns, and it can be daunting to think about all the money you are going to spend there next to the already not really cheap flight. I know I…

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#Akihabara #Sightseeing #Tokyo #Tokyo Cheapo

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With the dreadful weather the last days I thought about a question that was randomly posted on Facebook: Where do you want to be right now? For me the first place that came to mind was Miyajima.

Granted, Miyajima is not comparable to paradise beaches in the carribean but the first time I was there it was not only in regards to the weather a perfect day. I think it’s one of my favorite spots in Japan and am probably not alone with it considering it is counted to the three most beautiful scenic spots in Japan.

Random Impressions Part 6 – Miyajima With the dreadful weather the last days I thought about a question that was randomly posted on Facebook: Where do you want to be right now?

#Japan #Miyajima #Photopost #Random Impressions

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It's getting serious

It’s getting serious

Slowly but surely moving to Japan becomes reality.

This weekend I finally booked my flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) and I’ll leave germany on March 24th. I had to wait until January 8th to book my ticket because all tickets booked on or after this day have a baggage allowance of not one but two suitscases with 23 kg. Of course this will still not be enough to bring all our stuff to Japan,…

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#Japan #Moving to Japan #Personal

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2015 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope you had a blast and that the new year brings everything you ever wished for (^_^)

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moody-nonsense-blog · 11 years ago

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Shimokitazawa (A Very Trendy Area) Reblogging because I always wanted to write about Shimokitazawa because I'm so curious how it compared to Harajuku or Shibuya but unfortunately I haven't been there yet.

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moody-nonsense-blog · 11 years ago

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Christmas Chaos

“So this is chistmas…” and what have I done?

Not nearly as much as I’d like. By now I thought that our plan to move to Japan would be farther along. In my head packing everything up and sort through our stuff seemed to be quite manageably in the evening hours after I come home from work. I blamed the fact that it didn’t seem to happen first on a bad cold, then on my workload, and so forth. This…

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#Christmas #Moving to Japan #Personal

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moody-nonsense-blog · 11 years ago

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TOEIC Results and Job hunting

Because it said “7 days” till the results are available I expected the Results earlier, but they finally arrived today and I am very happy with the results. And I have to admit I am also a little relieved because I felt somewhat ambivalent about a few questions.

So that’s one step further in my job application preparations. Though I do believe that most applicants will have the same english…

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#Job hunting #Personal #TOEIC #就活

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moody-nonsense-blog · 11 years ago

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Overweight in Japan

I have to admit I barely have any concerns about our move to Japan. Of course it will be different and it will take some time to adjust, of course I will miss my family and friends and not knowing where I will work makes me a bit uneasy but I’m confident I will find something. The one thing that makes me sweat and keeps me thinking is just one thing: my weight.

I’m overweight and have been…

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#Concerns #Japan #Moving to Japan #Overweight #Personal

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moody-nonsense-blog · 11 years ago

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First seen on sumikai.com

When I visited Japan for the first time ever I decided to start in the south and then head up north with some stops in between before letting my stay end in Tokyo. I bought the Japan Rail Pass and went from Narita Airport straight to Tokyo Station and took the Shinkansen down to Fukuoka. In retrospect adding an 8 hour train ride to the 12 hour flight was not the best idea I ever head, but after a midnight raid of a combini and some sleep I was ready to take on my adventure.

Your day can only start on a good note when your orange juice smiles at you (^_^) photos by Sakura_Fujiko

I had decided to start with the Fukuoka Tower as my first tourist sight and the weather seemed perfect to have a great look from the top and afterwards stroll along the beach and enjoy the sun. The Fukuoka Tower was build in 1989 and is with 234 meters the highest seaside tower in Japan (though that counts in the top of the building). The observation deck is 123 meters above ground andwith its large windows gives a great 360° look over the city. Admission varies from 200 Yen (children) to 800 Yen (adults).

photos by Sakura_Fujiko

Random Impressions Part 5 First seen on sumikai.com When I visited Japan for the first time ever I decided to start in the south and then head up north with some stops in between before letting my stay end in Tokyo.

#Fukuoka Tower #Random Impressions

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New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

I am a little early for my New Year’s Resolutions as I normally just think of those when someone asks me if I have any or develop them along the way (so, more Mid-Year Resolutions really).

Its about two weeks to Christmas and when I realised that I have bought exactly none presents until know I remebered one resolution I have every year: Start your christmas shopping early! So that didn’t go as…

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#2015 #New Year&039;s Resolution #Personal

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First seen on sumikai.com

When the days get longer Illuminations start popping up around the country, creating a magical atmosphere in the darkness of the night.

Inspired by the Blue Grotto (=ao no dokutsu) on the coast of the island of capri a one kilometer stretch alongside the Meguro has been decorated with blue lights. The same stretch that is famous during the cherry blossoms season for its gorgeous cherry treas protruding over the river which is in the end compeletely covered by flower petals.

Ao no dokutsu illuminations by Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

When talking about light decorations I don’t mean one or two measely partylights but treas that look like they consist only of lights. The blue lights are reflected from the water and create such a fairytale atmosphere that you just feel compelled to stay and walk among the lights. The perfect spot for a romantic walk in the evening with your loved one. Alongside the Meguro you can also find a lot of little cafés and bars where you can let the day fade away in a relaxed atmosphere.

The official website of the Ao no dokutsu Illumination made a video that captures the atmosphere beautifully.

And because my husband is already in Japan he went down there to take a few pictures for me (^_^)

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Ao no dokutsu illuminations

Ao no dokutsu Illuminations in Nakameguro First seen on sumikai.com When the days get longer Illuminations start popping up around the country, creating a magical atmosphere in the darkness of the night.

#Ao no dokutsu #Illuminations #Nakameguro #Tokyo

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moody-nonsense-blog · 11 years ago

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In anticipation of a great year to come

I just completed the online registration for a TOEIC exam on November 29th. The TOEIC is the “Test of English for International Communication” and if you are asking yourself why this is noteworthy news for me, it’s all because of five little word:

We will move to Japan!

I can’t tell you how excited I am (@^_____^@)

And because I already talked to my boss this week I feel that it is okay to…

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#Japan #Moving to Japan #Personal #Tokyo

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I won and am absolutely in LOVE with "Things Japanese"

I won and am absolutely in LOVE with “Things Japanese”

Just a few days before I went away for medical rehabilitation I got a lovely email from Haikugirlinforming me that I was the lucky winner of the book “Things Japanese ” by Nicholas Bornoff. It really made my day; I normally don’t win anything and I was very looking forward to it. Unfortunately I was already away when the book arrived so it was only this week when I came back that I was able to…

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#Haikugirl #Japan #Nicholas Bornoff #Things Japanese

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Cupcakes almost too beautiful to eat! Adding a Japanese touch to cake decorating *OMG* These cupcakes are too beautiful to eat ...yet I really want them all

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Pictures: Fashion Throughout Japanese History at the Jidai Matsuri 2014 Great Pictures from the Jidai Matsuri

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