Tokyo Imperial Palace : A Visit to the Past

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live long ago? Where would we have live? And more intriguing, where would have the imperial family in the past lived? By continue reading this article you will find the answers to these questions.

Most imperial families choose to live in a vast, luxurious and very secured places. An example of these place is the Tokyo Imperial Palace. The Tokyo Imperial Palace is home to the head of state, and is where the Imperial Family lives. It is also the former site of the Edo Castle. Filled with gardens, ancient stone bridges, and museums, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is a beautiful, historical, and important cultural landmark in Japan.

Japanese Food: Temaki-zushi or Simply "Temaki"

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Honestly, I never tasted one kind of Sushi, so I have no idea what to write about this food so please bear with me.

Temaki is a kind of sushi which is a large cone-shaped piece of nori on the outside and the ingredients spilling out the wide end. Btw, nori is an edible seaweed. According to Wikipedia, a typical temaki is about ten centimeters (4 in) long, and is eaten with fingers because it is too awkward to pick it up with chopsticks. For optimal taste and texture, Temaki must be eaten quickly after being made because the nori cone soon absorbs moisture from the filling and loses its crispness and becomes somewhat difficult to bite. For this reason, the nori in pre-made or take-out temaki is sealed in plastic film which is removed immediately before eating.

Culture Difference: Japan vs Philippines

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Every country has its own preserved or adapted cultures. Cultures may differ from many things, like celebrating certain occasions and/or engaging with our daily lives. But our focus is the culture of Japan and Philippines. This article might help you a little if you’re a Japanese citizen planning to visit the Philippines, a Filipino citizen planning to visit Japan someday or maybe just interested in the topic.