Guan Yu, a character from the “Three Kingdoms,” is revered as a prominent figure representing the era, renowned for his martial prowess. Even today, he enjoys immense popularity and fame among both historical monarchs and the general public. His fame is widely known through the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.” Renowned for his unparalleled martial arts skills, loyalty, and ...
“Gangnam Style” is the title track of Psy’s 6th studio album, “Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1,” released on July 15, 2012. The song garnered immense popularity worldwide through YouTube, becoming a massive hit globally. The music video for “Gangnam Style” accumulated over 5 billion views on YouTube, once holding the record for the most-viewed video globally and even earning ...
In Nara, you can encounter the world’s largest bronze statue at Todai-ji’s Daibutsuden. This colossal statue, measuring 15 meters in height and weighing approximately 450 tons, is enshrined as the world’s largest bronze statue. Todai-ji was established in 752 by Priest Gyoki, a descendant of the Baekje Kingdom, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Buddhism in Japan. The construction, led ...
Moving east from Yasaka Shrine, the venue for the Gion Matsuri festival, you’ll encounter a vast park known as Maruyama Park, spanning 26,000 square meters. Established in 1886, it is Kyoto’s oldest park, featuring a walking path connecting a pond, a flowing stream, a tea ceremony-style garden, fountains, and an outdoor music hall. “Japanese Spring: Enjoying the Weeping Cherry Blossoms” ...
One of the famous bustling districts in Tokyo is Shibuya, and its renowned pedestrian crossing is a well-known attraction. This crossing, where a multitude of people cross at once, has become a famous tourist spot in itself. In front of Shibuya Station, there is a statue of a loyal dog named Hachiko. “Hachiko Statue at Shibuya Station” Hachiko, born in ...
In the heart of Dotonbori, the central area of Osaka tourism, if you venture into the alleys, you’ll come across a small temple named “Hojenji.” Actually, more famous than the temple itself is the narrow lane called “Hojenji Yokocho.” “Hojenji in a Small Alley in Dotonbori” Hojenji is a temple located in a small alley near Dotonbori in Osaka. Here, ...
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 ...
When thinking of the Statue of Liberty, the iconic landmark in New York, often comes to mind. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol representing New York and the United States as a whole. However, Japan also boasts its own version of the Statue of Liberty, and you can find it in Odaiba, Tokyo. Statue of Liberty in Odaiba, Tokyo: ...
Ngong Ping Village, located at the heart of Lantau Island in Hong Kong, sits atop a hill. It’s here that you can find the once-largest statue in the world, the “Tian Tan Buddha.” While it was once the largest, other colossal statues have been constructed, and the Tian Tan Buddha now holds the third place globally. Nonetheless, it still exudes ...
“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 ...
In various corners of downtown Hong Kong, you can find parks, squares, and green spaces. In the central area of Hong Kong, such as Central Park and Chater Garden, you can find both large parks and smaller green spaces amidst the urban jungle. In the Causeway Bay area of Hong Kong Island, you can discover Victoria Park, named after Queen ...
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 ...