Today
is a free day for participants of TWINCLE program. All participants get a free
time to explore the country of Japan. UGM (University of Gadjah Mada) students went
to visit the capital city of Japan, which is Tokyo. Several attractions we visited
are: Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa Temple, Harajuku street and Akihabara. We visited
those places with a help from our friendly Japanese friends.
1. Tokyo Skytree Tower
Tokyo Skytree Tower has a height of
634 meters and is the second highest tower after Burj Khalifa 829.84 meters. Tokyo
Skytree was built in 2007 and fully completed in 2011. Not only the tower, but
there is also a shopping center (Solamaci) and underground station (Tokyo
Metro) near the Tokyo Skytree Tower.
2. Asakusa Temple
There are many people going to
Asakusa Temple. The tourist visited Asakusa is not only domestic tourists, but
also many foreign tourists who visit this place. There are many activities that
can be done in Asakusa. Those activities are includes fortune-telling, praying
in the temple, washing feet and hands, Tanabata
festival and shopping.
3. Harajuku
Many
people with unordinary fashion style can be found in Harajuku. Harajuku is like
the center place of fashion in Tokyo. There are also many shops of dress and
clothing. This street is really famous and crowded. Many foreigners also visit
this street.
4. Akihabara
Akihabara is a pretty popular place
to be visited. Tourists in general visit to this place to play games online,
look for electronic equipment (Mobile phone, Printer, Watch, Computer Tablet,
etc). In Indonesia, this place seems like Glodok and Mangga Dua Mall.
Another
wonderful day in Japan, we would like to say thank you to our Japanese friends
who are very helpful today! Ryoji-Takuya-Ai-Makkun-Satoshi-Reysuke :)
Roland
Sinulingga
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