Yanaka moves at a different pace from much of Tokyo. As the city has changed around it, Yanaka has retained its old-fashioned atmosphere. Vacant wooden buildings have been brought back to life as new businesses such as cafés, noodle shops and galleries give them a fresh purpose.
Yanaka is a sector of Taito, Tokyo, Japan and, along with nearby Nezu and Sendagi neighborhoods in Bunkyo ward, is one of the few Tokyo neighborhoods in which the old Shitamachi atmosphere can still be felt. Located north of Ueno, Yanaka includes the large Yanaka Cemetery, which takes up most of Yanaka 7-chome.
Nihonbashi has deep roots in finance. In the Edo period this was the commercial centre of the city, with bustling canals, streets and markets. Recently, the neighbourhood has been attracting attention once again as exciting new businesses set up shop. Look behind the modern face to discover centuries of history.
Nihonbashi is a buzzing commercial quarter named for its landmark 17th-century canal bridge. The imposing Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi department store has been serving shoppers since 1904, while Coredo Muromachi mall has modern, stylish restaurants as well as shops for kimonos and lacquerware. The Tokyo Stock Exchange has a small museum and is surrounded by izakaya bars that fill up with off-duty traders at happy hour.
Fenghuang Ancient City, also know as Phoenix Ancient Town, is located in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in southwest of Hunan Province. It is one of the smaller counties in Hunan, but now it is known as the most beautiful ancient town for its long history and well-preserved appearances. The name of Phoenix (Phoenix in Chinese Pinyin is Fenghuang) town mainly derived from the Phoenix Mountain which is in a phoenix shape.
The Kaminarimon is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists. It stands 11.7 m tall, 11.4 m wide and covers an area of 69.3 m².
Video timeline: 【Locations】 00:00 Preview 00:24 Starting Point 00:32 Kaminarimon Gate / 雷門 00:56 Nakamise Shopping Street / 仲見世商店街 06:12 Five-Storied Pagoda / 五重塔 06:26 Hōzōmon Gate / 宝蔵門 16:38 Denpoin Street / 伝法院通 24:38 Shin Nakamise Shopping Street / 新仲見世商店街
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia. It’s in the Tuul River valley, bordering the Bogd Khan Uul National Park. Originally a nomadic Buddhist center, it became a permanent site in the 18th century. Soviet control in the 20th century led to a religious purge. Soviet-era buildings, museums within surviving monasteries, and a vibrant conjunction of traditional and 21st-century lifestyles typify the modern city.
Singapore is the smallest state in Southeast Asia in terms of area and one of the smallest countries in the world. Along with Hong Kong, it is considered Asia’s most important business and financial centre. I rarely have experienced a more diverse place than Singapore. The people, the atmosphere and the multifaceted and varied cityscape – a wonderful mix of Malaysian, Indian, Chinese, Arabic and English culture – thrilled me right away. Each district offers a world of its own, and all of them unfold an impressive charm that is impossible to resist.
Follow me into the unique world of Singapore. Part 1 takes you on a journey to the following places:
00:01 – Gardens By The Bay, Marina Bay Sands Hotel & Skyline of Singapore 00:28 – Merlion at Marina Bay 00:40 – Downtown, Business District 00:43 – Singapore River & Marina Bay 00.48 – Monument of Sir Thomas Raffles 00:52 – Singapore River & Marina Bay 01:15 – View from Marina Bay Sands Hotel 01:24 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel 01:26 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Museum of Art and Science, Shopping Center 01:33 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel 01:58 – Gardens By The Bay 02:02 – Cloud Forest Dome 02:07 – Supertrees at Gardens By The Bay 02:50 – Marina Barrage (Pump House) 02:55 – Circle of Wealth 03:04 – Telok Ayer Park 03:12 – Central Business District 03:24 – Raffles Place 03:33 – Central Business District 03:37 – Colonial District 03:42 – Mariott Hotel South Beach 03:36 – Central Business District 04:09 – Aerial of Singapore with Interlace Apartments 04:21 – Merlion at Marina Bay 04:32 – Raffles Place 04:36 – Fullerton Hotel & Cavanagh Bridge at Singapore river 04:41 – Asian Civilisations Museum at Marina Bay 04:45 – Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 04:50 – Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Museum of Art and Science, Shopping Center 04:49 – Gardens By The Bay, Marina Bay Sands Hotel & Skyline of Singapore 05:13 – Shopping Centre at Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Jigokudani Monkey Park is located in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, and is located in the valley of the Yokoyu-River, in the northern part of the prefecture.
Tomonoura, formerly known as Tomonotsu, is a port in the Tomo ward of Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It stands on the southern point of the Numakuma Peninsula, 14 kilometers south of Fukuyama Station. Tomonoura has been a prosperous port since ancient times.
Fukuyama is a city on Japan’s Ashida River. Myōō-in Temple has an ornate 5-story pagoda built in the 1300s. The grounds of Fukuyama Castle feature cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in fall. The Hiroshima Prefectural Historical Museum displays the ruins of Kusado Sengen, the area’s medieval port. South, Tomonoura is a port town known for its Edo-era buildings and the stone Jōyatō Lighthouse.
Thames Town is a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres from central Shanghai. It is named after the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. The architecture is themed according to classic British market town styles. There are cobbled streets, Victorian terraces, corner shops and red telephone boxes.
Filmed on January 2nd, 2020.
Video timeline: 00:00 Preview 00:24 Starting Point 00:32 Songjiang District / 松江区 00:38 Thames Town / 泰晤士小镇
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