Power Spot: Sacred Places in Japan to Recharge Good Energy and Spiritual Beliefs

Beauty of Nature have been always attracted to mankind, because not only can soothes the eyes but also put the body and the soul in relief and comfort. Power Spots are extra bonus from God. “Power Spots" are Places surround Japan to go in order to stimulate with Good Energies and Good luck in Life, it is now popular to a lots of Japanese People and Foreign Residence, especially women. These places, usually Temples or Shrines, Mountains and Falls who possess the Power of God. Maybe a happy relationship, healthy life, success in career, having pregnant and bearing child safely could come true. Also Japanese people believe that the Power Spot places have an ability to take them to Peace and Tranquility in the Hustle Bustle days and stress. so, if you're a temporary visitors or having a long time vacation here in Japan, rather than Just spending your time exploring the city why don’t you Take some time out and feel the Strength and Divinity Power of these famous “Power Spot” places in Japan.

-Temples and Shrine-

A sacred sites or sanctuary of God. In japan, the shrine or temples was regarded as holy place because of its Divinity, in japan there are many great shrines or temples of God and of famous people. A lot of Japanese people are fascinated and visit more often to recharge their spiritual beliefs, increase Luck and power as well. But unlike other countries, temples or shrine in Japan actually not just build for spiritual events and activities purpose such as Prayer, God praising, funeral and Sacrifice, Japanese People Don’t go regularly to this Place to Worship the Greatness of God together with the other Gods Believer. Other reason of this structure is to preserved national treasure, displaying Japans holy objects and Good Energy Recharging too.


-Floating Torii Gate in Utsukushima Island-
The Utsukushima Shrine or must be Popular in the name of Miyajima Island in the City of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture became more popular for their Iconic ‘Floating Torii Gates’ the famous Shrine attraction in Utsukushima Island who got listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Torii means, two pillars Connect or Joined by one or two beams. The oldest Torii recorded in Japan now and still standing were built in the 12th century and can be found in Yamagata Prefecture. Many people in Japan believe that the "Torii" Gates give Strength to those who visited them.(Photo Credit https://goo.gl/h3dQ5f)

-Izumo Taisha or Izumo Oyashiro- 
 The Izumo Taisha also known as Izumo Oyashiro shrine is an Ancient Shinto Shrine and the largest wooden structure in Izumo-city, Shimane Prefecture. There is no registered date of establishment but according to the legendary folklore and history of japan, the Izumo Taisha shrine is the meeting place of all God. The shrine is Dedicated to Praise the Great Achievement of Ōkuninushi-no-Mikoto and now famous for the place to obtaining good energy and God’s luck to fulfill their wish to live a happy life.(Photo Credit https://goo.gl/UZTH2t)

-The Yasukuni Shrine-
The Yasukuni Shrine is also a Shinto Shrine build in 1869 in Chiyoda Tokyo, Japan. The place is dedicated to honor the memories of Japan’s soldier and people who Died on the War. The Yasukuni Shrine also known as Yasukuni Jinja have now Enshrined Millions of Japanese people died fighting for the Empire of Japan since 1853 including foreign who served the Emperor at that time. Few "Torii’s" could view on the Gateway and other is located inside Ground of the Shrine, the one big Torii made of steel was the largest "Torii" in Japan, set up on 1921 Measured 25 meters tall and 34 meters wide. According to the stories of some people who been already to the site, the Yasukuni Shrine visit could be a life changing experienced. Japanese words translated in English is also available for foreign visitors of Yasukuni Shrine.(Photo Credit https://goo.gl/ZGHhhN)

-Meiji Jingu Shrine-
The Meiji Jingu Shrine is measured 175 acres was surrounded almost of 120,000 green trees from 365 species donated by many people around japan. The Meiji Shrine can be found in one of the busiest city of Tokyo. Inside the Shrine you will see a big Wooden "Torii" Gate and Gigantic Barrels of Saké, an important aspect of rituals.  Famous not only for spiritual recreational but also for special power recharge.(Photo Credit https://goo.gl/AGMCxB)

-Tōdai-ji Temples-
Is a Buddhist temple structure found in the city of Nara and Big hall of Buddha are one of the main attraction of this site for being the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world with houses. The Tōdai-ji temples served as main school for Buddhism in Japan but according to a lots of people who visited temple it is famous place to visit for those who want to gain good energy and recharge their spiritual beliefs. If you are planning a trip to Japan, visiting this ancient temples is a good way to start.(Photo Credit https://goo.gl/VJh16J)

-Mountain-
In the Japanese tradition, monks and hermits come and retreat to the mountain to acquired peace of mind. Because the mountain has always believed by many as a place of power. In history, people believed that some mountains were the house of our Gods and others are still believed as place where it is possible to connect to the God.

-Mt. Nantai San in Nikko-
 Mount Nantai san also known as Futara san in Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, become one of the famous power spot for giving Benefits and Grace to those who come up the 2,486 meters high mountain. It is popular with hikers and one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan but in September 2008 it was classified as an active Volcano according to the Researched made of Toyama University lead by Yasuo Ishizaki and Colleagues.(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/PU0jJa)

-Mount Kurama-
Mount Kurama is one of the Pride symbols of the north-west city of Kyoto, Japan, well-known for its beautiful scenery and yearly Festival called Kurama Fire Festival. According from the history of Japan at early 1900s, Mount Kurama served as the Reiki source of Mikao Usui who meditated for almost 21 days on the top of the mountain and received healing energy from the sacred tree who said the “incarnation tree of their God”. The Shinto Shrine on the top also one of the reason of this Mountain to get a lots of visitors from local and foreign travelers.(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/SF4dS7)

-Waterfalls and Lake-
Waterfalls and Lake are one of the amazing creations that God of Nature has to offer. The splendid power of white water crashing over cliffs to the depths below and a beautiful serenity pond has a solemnity effect to anyone. In Japan history, samurai and people who made a mistakes to their life came across to have remorse and meditate by spending long moments of hour under waterfall cliff and let the water crashing over their body and in lake, people come and visit to have a peaceful mind while overlooked the peaceful water of nature.

-Jouren no Taki in Mount Amagi-
 A beautiful waterfall found in Yugashima, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture with the height of 25 meters and 7 meters in width, along with natural forest of Mount Amagi, the Jouren no Taki waterfalls become listed as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan. It is visited by people who longing for more extra activities aside from power and good energy recharging you can enjoy doing trout fishing around the Jouren no Taki waterfalls and also experienced seeing fresh wasabi in the process.(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/KLtXDI)

-Kakitakawa or Wakimizu-
the Kakitakawa is a clear-flowing River around Shimizu town in the district of Suntō in Shizouka Prefecture. It is listed as one of the three clear flowing Rivers in Japan together with the Nagara and Shimanto rivers of Gifu and Kōchi Prefecture. The main water source of this beautiful rivers come from the melting snow of Mount Fuji and the others are from spring and rainfalls. The spring parts can be viewed separate from the main river area located at the Kakitakawa Park forming as an old water well. During my visit I experienced, many people have their empty pet bottle with them and bring home water came from the Kakitakawa River for they are believe as “Healing Water for all Sickness”.(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/ZMDU6U)

-The Lake Biwa-
 Lake Biwa can be found in Shiga Prefecture is Measuring 670 km² area of water was the largest freshwater Lake in Japan. The Lake Biwa become Popular Spot for sightseeing and outdoor activities such as, boat rowing and fishing, yearly marathon since 1962, historical sites and castles, agriculture and dairy farming are also of interest. Don’t worry for the Ryokans and Hotels because a lots of affordable place are waited for your trip. The Lake Biwa are now considered as Power Spot in Japan.(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/C6ooZn)

-The Oshino Hakkai-
 Oshino Hakkai also known as Utsu Lake in Yamanashi Prefecture, located 7 km²  from the lake of Kawaguchiko and 3 km² Northwest from the Lake of Yamanakako, are now listed as one of 100 national treasure of Japan.  It has beautiful Eight Spring of Ponds with clear and beautiful water coming down from the melting snow of Mount Fuji. This pure water contains large amount of mineral and called by people as “The spring of God” given name by local Japanese who once used to wash away Impurities of the heart and soul.(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/B7If3I)

Cosmos Flower: Japan's Autumn Cherry Blossom

Japan had four Season climate, the Spring,Summer,Autumn and Winter. but unlike some other countries who had too,Japan cycle is different from the countries such as, Canada, United States, Greenland,Eastern and Northern Europe, Mexico as well as the small island of the Caribbean. When this countries experience summer, Japan will experience winter and vice versa.

for every season change in japan, there is also a flower bloomer. start from September until November, autumn falls in japan, and one of the popular autumn flower bloomer in japan is the Cosmos flower, some Japanese called it the ‘Autumn Cherry Blossom’.  you will see this flower, blooming to some places in japan like Japanese residence garden, but you could see this more beautiful in a wide public garden place in japan.

the cosmos was included to sunflower family who first originated from the country of Mexico who known to have a lots of cosmos species occur, according to Wikipedia.org, Cosmos flower is an annual and belong to herbaceous perennial flowering plants, who complete their life cycle from Germination to seeds production in a year and eventually dies on.

There has variety of Cosmos colors such as orange, yellow, white, pink, and scarlet. it easy to take care on and cosmos can grow up to 60 inches tall. pretty good for garden decoration, cosmos viewing in japan is one of the popular outdoor activity every Autumn season. so, if you want to see or viewed cosmos flower in japan, places below are my recommended to see a lots of beautiful cosmos species.

IKOMA PLATEAU HIGHLAND MIYAZAKI

had million of cosmos flowers and reached on 17 kinds of cosmos are lay down there, it is open to public every last Sunday of September each year to the middle of October.

Admission fee:  ¥400 Japanese yen.

TEL: 0984·27·1919

Address: Miyazaki Prefecture Kobayashi southwest 8565-39Admission Fee: Adults ¥400 yen, children ¥200, elementary school or below are free.(Photo Credit https://goo.gl/tYPmuU))

SHOWA KINEN PARK AT TACHIKAWA

it could be the best place to go when viewing cosmos because of million cosmos flower blooming together here and uncounted kinds of cosmos are there.

Admission fee:  Adults 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 80 yen, senior 200 yen (age 65)

Address: Tokyo Tachikawa Midoricho 3173
TEL: 042 · 528 · 1751 (Showa Memorial Park)

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KURIHAMA HANA NO KUNI

kurihama hana no kuni also known as kurihama flower park, is popular for its seasonal flower. you can also viewed a lots of herbal plants and purchased any plants what you like at the garden entrance. there’s a restaurant inside who you can enjoy tasting food while viewing the flower garden, a relaxing and worth place to spending on.

Access: It is a 15-minute walk from JR Kurihama Station and Keikyu Kurihama station.

Address: 239-0832 Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture Shinmei-cho
TEL:  046-833-8282

(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/z6orxH)

Flower City Park (Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanaka ko-mura)
(Hana no Miyako koen park)

it has 30 million square meter garden, you can also viewed their season flower each year. a 2 million pieces of Cosmos flowers bloom facing Mount Fuji every mid of August and September, you can also enjoy and viewed sunflower and this place become more famous for shooting point of many professional photographer for photo taking of Mt. Fuji or they called Fuji-san in Japan (the famous Mountain in Japan).

Access: About 30 min from Fujisan Station on the Fuji Kyuko Line via the “Fujikko-go”, one of Lake Yamanaka’s sightseeing buses, near “Hana-no-Miyako Koen” bus stop.

Admission Fee: adult ¥500, ¥200 children

Address: Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Yamanakako-mura the mountains 1650.
TEL: 0555·62·5587

(Photo Credit http://goo.gl/HqFP1Q)

Japan Life: Benefits you Get for Living in Japan

living to a place which is totally different from your own country culture could give you worried,but at the same time challenge and fun experience. you can also learn a lot of new things that help you stand for just by yourself.  a lot's of beautiful place in this world but there are few of those places that people choose to live, and one on that list is JAPAN.

Japan is one of the progressive country in the world,who has a GDP of $5.8 trillion (nominal), making it the third largest economy in the world, which is surprising after Japan’s economic struggle after WWII. Japan specializes in the manufacture of cars and electronics, and is a world leader in technology (by mapsofworld.com). Japan has a low crime rate. For the most part, you have very little to fear living in Tokyo. Walking alone at night is no problem. Forgetting your purse or wallet somewhere is also not normally a cause of great concern, chances are someone turned it in if they didn't simply leave it there. Of course there are areas where you should be careful, like in Kabukicho, Shinjuku's red light district, and Japan has a well known problem with perverts and train groping, but Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world you can be in. It's worth noting that handguns are illegal in Japan, which may also make you feel safer walking by yourself (hubpages.com).

 -Technology Advance-

the underwater tunnel in Hokkaido who measured 53.850 meters, The  Seikan Tunnel or Seikan Zuidō called for Japanese, is the world longgest underwater tunnel, have measured 53.85-kilometers (33.46 mi) railway tunnel in Japan, with a 23.3-kilometers (14.5 mi) long portion under the seabed. The track level is about 140 meters could be 460 ft below the seabed and 240 meters and 790 ft below sea level. It travels beneath the Tsugaru Strait — connecting Aomori Prefecture on the Japanese island Honshu and the island Hokkaido (wikepedia.org).

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-Landmark-

in Japan there is Tokyo Disneyland and the Disney Sea Resort located in Tokyo and Chiba boundary.

-TOKYO DISNEYLAND-

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-TOKYO DISNEY SEA-
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-Sympathetic and Safety service to People-

what can you say this, when before the earthquakes is coming 10 seconds before and your phone are giving you a signal siren? isn't that awesome right? and Where else can you see the kindness  that all the canned goods here was doesn't need a a can opener because it can easily pull  it up manually by your own hands?

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the building and houses are build it strong to endure any natural calamity, and also where else can you experienced this while your having a long drive and your car is keep on bumping you like it wanted you to keep concentrate on your driving and not get on sleepy because every 5 minutes of the street you've been passing was, had a little line that bumping your car? for that it can make you awake all the time while driving? isn't that cool of showing kindness right?

all the government facilities here was made and assembled in easy for all people to reached,like every city here  had a reachable hi-tech hospital to go,every town too have their own near hospital for first aid,theres a dental clinic everywhere,convenience store here ,there and everywhere.

the hospital are build near by the fire protection and children school,also in case of earthquakes,every street had a sign board and banner and written was "in case of calamity you can go for safety here in this place " with an arrow to instruct the right place.

tips:  if your living here in japan, you need to know the  most advisable place to go in case of calamity are children school,hospital and japanese temple.why? because it can endure any strong natural calamity(as i've known of all this facilities some Japanese says that temples and school here can endure up to magnitude 11).

-JAPANESE TEMPLE-
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-JAPANESE PUBLIC SCHOOL-(https://goo.gl/1LmldD)

-Dishes-

Japanese prepare the foods at the same time thinking the balance for their body (important things that other country does not). they don't eat their favorite foods everyday but they eat foods what their body need and that is why Japanese lived long for eating healthy food.