Japan consist of 6.800 islands. Most of the islands are very small, but there are 4 principal islands, such Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyuushu. And there are 4 seasons in Japan, that is Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
Japan is one of the richest country in the world. It is well known on electronic and automotive industry. Eventhough Japan has been a modern country, Japanese still preserve their cultures.
People who came to Japan for the first time will be impressed by Japanese character/letter (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji) which we could see at all place like at office, school, company, road sign, etc.
Nowadays, most of the Japanese house build with modern style. But, we can find the traditional house which made from wood outside of the town. The interesting thing that we can see in the modern Japanese house is one room decorated with Japanese traditional style.
Life in Japan is so fast. Therefore, transportation became an important thing. The best of transportation tools in Japan is fast train (Densha). Moreover, In the big towns there is subway train.
Japan has traditional foods made from fresh ingredients, such Tempura, Sushi, Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Yakitori, Soba, Udon, etc.
Most of Japanese cultures are always continuing, such traditional arts ‘Ikebana’. ‘Sado’ and ‘Origami’.
Ikebana is an art of stringing up flowers. Japanese style has difference with western style. Western preference to make beauty and color as prioritys. But Japanese give big attention for line aspect of the flowers combination. The flowers combination based on 3 lines which symbolized sky, earth and human.
Sado is ceremony of drinking tea. This ceremony not only drinking or enjoying tea but the aim was to purify soul through unification with nature. This ceremony influenced by buddha religion.
Origami is an art to fold square paper became interesting forms. Japanese do this to fill up their free time. There is tradition in Japan if relative or family got sick, the other family have to fold paper became heron as much as 1 thousand in order to recover that person from sick.
Comics are the most popular creation from Japan, such Doraemon, Shinchan, Naruto, Conan, etc. It have long stories or series but not boring. Lots of comics have been made into animation film.
December 28, 2010
December 27, 2010
RAFTING AT CITARIK, SUKABUMI
Work routineness with all problem complexity in Jakarta, admittedly, make the people feel tired and bored. The people need refreshing, going to nature and of course it can be found at the outside of Jakarta City. The citizens willing to trip outside of Jakarta which cost much. So, it isn’t surprising anymore, at the weekend there is no traffic jam, especially in long holiday, Jakarta almost like an unoccupied city.
Rafting was an a exited and enjoyable water sport and I think it’s suitable for the citizens of Jakarta. Let’s leave in a moment our work to enjoy this trip. :)
Citarik river located at Cikidang, Sukabumi, west java. The route way from Jakarta to Citarik : Ciawi-Cibadak-Cikadang. Citarik river have many falls and each falls has an unique name, for example bali fall, etc.
There’s several rafting provider operator at the location. After the guest waded across the river, operator prepare food served to guest and also coconut water to replace body’s ion that drained during rafting.
The views at the location also beautiful and attractive. The traditional atmosphere in every building, the artistic arrangement of footstep and the fresh air give a great satisfaction and pleasantness. A new energy has ready to come. :D
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