Sea lion is the most versatile entertainer of all sea animals.
Their short comedy shows, which consist of comical moves and show off their high intelligence, are always a favorite with visitors. They also display amazing skill to balance balls. Sea lions are the talented, lovable stars of Sea World.
The chrysanthemum exhibition at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a series of flower displays arranged under awnings. Walk along the winding paths and enjoy the wide variety of colors and unique patterns.
Chrysanthemums are said to have first arrived in Japan sometime in the early ninth century. They evolved over the centuries, and in 1878, the Imperial Household Agency organized the first chrysanthemum exhibition at Akasaka Palace, mainly for the Imperial Family. Exhibition-quality chrysanthemums were first grown at Akasaka Palace, but in 1904, Shinjuku Gyoen also began cultivating them. This chrysanthemum-viewing event has been held at Shinjuku Gyoen since 1929.
Setagaya Line is What kind of place?
As a line that operates charming little two-car tramcars, the Setagaya Line is a rarity in Tokyo. Moreover, many of its stations are unmanned, making it highly unusual for an urban railway. Along the line are numerous shops, some trendy and chic while others have been loved by locals for generations. Despite its proximity to Shibuya and Shinjuku, it is home to historical tourist sites such as Gotoku-ji, a temple famous for its manekineko (beckoning cats), and the Setagaya Hachimangu Shrine, which is unusual in that it has a sumo wrestling ring. With these and other charms, a stroll along the line is always enjoyable. This is perhaps why it is typically crowded with tourists on weekends and holidays. Many also come to ride the “cat train,” a previously operated train that was brought back in May. Officially called the “Kofuku-no-Manekineko Densha” (the beckoning cat of good fortune train), it is painted in the style of a manekineko. Manekineko are said to have originated at the aforementioned Gotoku-ji Temple, which is near the Setagaya Line. The straps and floors inside the cars are also designed with a cat theme. Please make a point of riding it on your next trip to Tokyo.
The Kominato Line (小湊鉄道線 Kominato Tetsudō sen) is a railway line in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Kominato Railway (小湊鐵道 Kominato tetsudō). It extends from the west coast of central Bōsō Peninsula (where it connects with the Uchibō Line at Goi to Kazusa-Nakano in the town of Ōtaki (where it connects to the Isumi Line). All of its stations with the exception of the Kazusa-Nakano terminus are within the city of Ichihara. Diesel cars manufactured between 1961 and 1977 run through the scenic hilly areas of Bōsō Peninsula, and the line has many antique station buildings.
