Edutraveller calendar
Author: Edutraveller
Date written: 04/18/2003 04:32:21 PM
Last edited: 2003/05/09 17:46:46
Keywords: Edutraveller, Downloads, Calendar, Japanese language study, Study in Japan
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Edutraveller Calendar
Here is the 2003 edutraveller calendar. Each page is available individually as a PDF file or JPG file. Choose whichever format you prefer and click the download links below.
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January
January shows the shrine at Nikko, mausoleum to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first of the Tokugwa Shogun.
Region: Kanto
Location: Nikko
[PDF version 1530kB
JPG version 433kB
February
Nagoya Castle in Nagoya City, Chubu region. The castle is most famous for its "shachihoko", the golden dolphins on the roof.
Region: Chubu
Location: Nagoya Castle
PDF version 1270kB
JPG version 354kB
March
Hanami, or flower viewing, is one of the most important dates on the Japanese calendar. Everyone takes the excuse of viewing the cherry blossom to spend a day outside in early spring having a picnic.
Section: Culture
Event: Hana-mi
PDF version 1239kB
JPG version 340kB
April
"Mizaru, Kikazaru, Iwazaru" from Toshogu, Nikko. See the Nikko page for more details.
Region: Kanto
Location: Nikko
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JPG version 338kB
May
Tokyo city seen from the top of Tochou, the Tokyo City Government offices. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Fuji.
Region: Kanto
Location: Tochou
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JPG version 364kB
June
Tokyo Tower was modelled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris and is just a few metres taller. And also painted bright red.
Region: Kanto
Location: Tokyo Tower
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JPG version 369kB
July
Kyoto is still the best place to get a glimpse of traditional Japan.
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JPG version 371kB
August
Hanabi (fireworks) are a major feature of Japanese summer. In July and August, every local town has its own firework show, mostly very professionally done. The bigger cities have some of the best, of course, but Okazaki in Chubu is well known as the centre of the Japanese fireworks industry.
Region: Chubu
Location: Okazaki
PDF version 1307kB
JPG version 396kB
September
Tokyo is the most popular destination for foreigners in Japan, and the non-stop nightlife is one major factor. From ultra-modern buildings and neon by night to small, secluded temples and coffe shops, Tokyo has everything for everyone.
Region: Kanto
Location: Shinjuku
PDF version 1528kB
JPG version 416kB
October
The end of summer brigns with it fruit, and the favourite pastime of "budougari" or grape-hunting. Not quite as energetic as its name, look out for farms offering budougari (basically all you can eat) underneath the vines on a warm afternoon.
Section: Culture
Event: Budougari
PDF version 1239kB
JPG version 357kB
November
The opposite end of the year from Hana-mi, kouyou is another time to get outside and enjoy Japanese nature at its absolute best.
Section: Culture
Event: Kouyou
PDF version 1456kB
JPG version 434kB
December
Wintertime in Japan can be cold, but offers some fantastic skiing in the Japanese Alps or Hokkaido. This photo was taken at the Shirakawa-go world heritage site in Toyama, not far from the slopes in Nagano.
Region: Chubu
Location: Shirakawa-go
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JPG version 333kB
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