In Seoul, our capital, we have Namsan Tower. Although officially named “Seoul N Tower,” it is still commonly referred to by its former name, Namsan Tower. Similarly, Tokyo, the capital of Japan, has a tower resembling our Namsan Tower, and it’s called the “Tokyo Tower.” Like Namsan Tower, Tokyo Tower is centrally located, situated in the Minato ward of Tokyo. ...
In Korea’s capital, Seoul, the city is designated as a “Special City.” However, in Japan, it’s not Tokyo City but Tokyo Metropolis that holds the registration. This distinction allows visitors to find the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, responsible for administrative affairs in Tokyo, rather than Tokyo City Hall in Shinjuku. Located in the central area of Shinjuku, the Tokyo Metropolitan ...
A mythical creature representing Singapore, the “Merlion,” with the upper body of a lion and the lower body of a fish, is an iconic symbol integral to Singapore’s identity, even influencing the nation’s name. The Merlion statue can be found in various locations across Singapore. One notably famous statue is situated in “Merlion Park,” at the heart of Singapore tourism ...
In Busan, the Sky Capsule is one of the services operated at the “Haeundae Blue Line Park”. The Sky Capsule is a transportation vehicle that operates on tracks above the MiPo and Cheongsapo sections of Haeundae Beach, distinct from the seaside train. Originally scheduled to open in 2020, it was completed on February 4, 2021. “Haeundae Blue Line Park: Haeundae ...