Usha's Odyssey

Japanese name for Cranes is Tsuru. In India they are called Kunjar in National language. In Japanese culture cranes are considered messengers of peace. It is a symbol of longevity and good fortune because it was thought to have a life span of a thousand years. Tsuru are also monogamous, therefore, often used for wedding decor. An example of this is seen on formal wedding kimonos, and the uchikake , a decorative kimono that goes over the actual kimono, where beautiful image

During our visits to Saku General hospital, where we went at least 3 times, we had a chance to explore surrounding attractions. Nagano Prefecture in the centre of Japan’s Honshu island, is known for its mountains. One of the attraction is Karuizawa. Sitting around 1000 metres above sea level, Karuizawa enjoys a notably cooler climate. It is a popular destination for people from Tokyo being located on Shinkansen route with only 2.5 hours ride. It offers a cool alpine air of

My main interest in going to any country is basically for NATURAL beauty with unique charactrs and intersting culture in terms of art. As...

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Swans in Japanese language are called Hakucho. I was very keen to see swans in natural surroundings. During my stay there I read in...