Akihabara, another vibrant district in Tokyo, has become the epicenter of Otaku culture, defining itself as a hub for subcultures. While it once boasted an electronic shopping district, the influx of shops selling Otaku products like figures has transformed it into a focal point for “subculture.” “Akihabara: Hub of Tokyo’s Subculture” Akihabara bears a resemblance to Yongsan in Seoul, both ...
The central area of the Macao Peninsula in the old town of Macao is undoubtedly the “Senado Square.” At Senado Square, you can find various UNESCO World Heritage sites, as it is densely packed with places containing Macao’s history. “The meaning of Senado Square is ‘Senate’ in Portuguese.” In Portuguese, “Senado” means “Senate.” So, if we translate this place directly ...
In Macao, you can find beef jerky in various places. At Senado Square, there’s a street packed with shops selling beef jerky, and this is known as the Beef Jerky Street of Senado Square. You can find Beef Jerky Street on the way from Senado Square to the Ruins of St. Paul’s. As you walk along, you’ll come across a ...
Macao Peninsula encompasses the old town area of Macao. Within Macao Peninsula, you’ll find a variety of Macao’s heritage sites, and at its center lies “Senado Square.” “Senado Square, Meaning ‘Senate’ in Macao” Much like Hong Kong was under British rule in the past, Macao was formerly governed by Portugal. Therefore, the official languages of Macao are Cantonese and Portuguese. ...
In the heart of Central, Hong Kong, lies a small square named “Statue Square,” known as “황후상 광장” in Korean. This square can be easily found upon exiting from Exit K of the MTR Central Station, nestled between Hong Kong Park and Chater Garden. “Once Home to Queen Victoria’s Statue” The square earned its name from the presence of a ...
Yeondeunghoe is an annual Buddhist cultural event held in South Korea from April to May. It first appeared in the Unified Silla period during the reign of King Gyeongmun in 866 AD, and has been passed down for nearly 1,200 years as a traditional Korean culture. It is designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 122 and is also listed ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University. In the early days, there was controversy over the expensive coffee compared to the cost of a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Intersection, it boasts the highest ...
In Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, you can find the “Sejong Cultural Center.” In the basement of the Sejong Cultural Center, you can find an exhibition space called “Sejong Story, Admiral Yi Sun-sin Story,” which literally covers the stories of “King Sejong” and “Admiral Yi Sun-sin.” This exhibition is a permanent installation and is free to visit, so anyone can enjoy ...
In Busan’s Nampong-dong, you’ll find “BIFF Square.” BIFF stands for Busan International Film Festival, and this square is closely related to the festival. The Busan International Film Festival, which began in 1996, led to the creation of this film-themed area. While the Busan International Film Festival is no longer held in Nampong-dong and has moved to Haeundae and Centum City, ...
Gwanghwamun area can be described as one of Seoul’s representative office-dense zones. Thanks to this, you can find numerous restaurants catering to office workers throughout the area. Especially in the underground shopping arcade of large buildings, you can see a dense concentration of restaurants. Located west of Gwanghwamun Square in the underground of “Doryeom Building,” various restaurants are clustered. “Gwanghwamun, ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, various public installation sculptures can be found, including the well-known “Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin” and “Statue of King Sejong the Great” located in Gwanghwamun Square. Other public sculptures are also scattered throughout the area. Behind the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Gwanghwamun, a small park houses several public sculptures, including the ...
At the heart of Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square stands the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The statue was erected on April 27, 1968. The placement of the statue in Gwanghwamun Square in April 1968 originated from a directive by President Park Chung-hee, who suggested, “Restoring the distorted central axis of the Joseon Dynasty’s roads from the Japanese colonial period would require ...