Located within Nara Park, Todai-ji is a well-known tourist destination, especially celebrated for being a place where you can see the “world’s largest bronze Great Buddha statue.” It attracts a large number of visitors. Just south of the main gate of Todai-ji, you can find a small pond known as “Todai-ji Kagami-ike.” In Japanese, “Kagami” means “mirror,” and “ike” refers ...
During my recent trip to Kyoto, I chose to stay at the “Urban Hotel Kyoto.” Situated in Fukakusa, I naturally took some time to explore the village around the hotel and appreciate the scenery. “Peaceful Atmosphere in Kyoto Fukakusa” The Fukakusa area in Kyoto exuded a remarkably peaceful atmosphere. It felt like a well-maintained, tranquil rural village, offering a sense ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find the headquarters of “KB Kookmin Card.” Situated to the west of Gwanghwamun Square, facing the Morning of Gyeonghuigung, this building exudes grandeur. With a considerable scale, the entire building serves as the KB Kookmin Card headquarters. “Seoul Gwanghwamun KB Kookmin Card Headquarters” On the basement 1st floor, there is a cafeteria ...
The Sinchon area in Seoul is one of the city’s representative bustling districts. Centered around Sinchon Crossroad, it has been a place where culture has flourished, especially given its proximity to major universities in South Korea, including Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, Sogang University, and Hongik University. Sinchon and Hongdae are also well-known for being frequented by various musicians. In ...
For a while now, it has not been easy to travel abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I hadn’t needed to use my passport for several years, but by chance, when I checked the date, I saw that it had expired. You can apply for or renew your passport at a nearby district office. I found that I could visit ...
In the heart of Seoul’s Yonsei University, you can find modern architectural gems – Underwood Hall, Steinsson Hall, and Appenzeller Hall. These buildings are designated as national treasures. Located at the core of Yonsei University, if you enter through the main gate and continue straight along Baekyang-ro, you will eventually arrive at this spot. These three buildings are arranged in ...
“In Camoes Garden, located in the historic district of Macau, you can find a statue of Saint Andrea Kim Dae-geon. This statue was erected by the Korean Catholic Community in 1985 to commemorate Saint Andrea Kim Dae-geon’s ordination in Macau. The statue depicts Saint Andrea Kim Dae-geon wearing a hat and a sash with a cross. It was established by ...
Hattie Stewart is an illustrator based in London, UK, known for her vibrant illustrations in various fields such as advertising, art, and fashion. She is well-known for her playful and lively works, earning nicknames like “Professional Doodler” and “Doodlebomb.” “Seoul Myeongdong Lotte Department Store, Hattie Stewart Collaboration” Lotte Department Store collaborated with artist Hattie Stewart, conducting a collaboration named “2023 ...
“Little Bus Tayo” is an animated transportation vehicle set in the city of Seoul. It was produced with the aim of making it easy for children to understand transportation and was jointly organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and EBS. The planning was done by Iconix, who had previously succeeded with Pororo, and the production was outsourced to Studio Gale. ...
In various locations, you can find a variety of artworks, sculptures, and other sculptures. In the Gyeongui Line Book Street, which is located between Seoul Sinchon and Hongdae, you can also find hidden sculptures. “Artist Sim Seung Wook’s ‘Black Gravity'” At the entrance to the “Seoul Design Startup Center” at the end of Gyeongui Line Book Street, you can find ...
Acorn Forest is the official commemorative shop of Studio Ghibli, well-known for animations such as “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away.” Since Studio Ghibli is located in Japan, these Ghibli souvenir shops are easily found all over Japan, but they are relatively hard to come by in South Korea. You can find a few in Seoul, but there aren’t many. ...
Yeonhui-dong is a neighborhood located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It’s an area where you can find Yonsei University and Severance Hospital nearby, making it a popular place for Yonsei University students and employees commuting to Severance Hospital. The name “Yeonhui-dong” originates from Yeonhui Palace, one of the detached palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. “You Can Still Find Overpasses in Yeonhui-dong” Even ...