WITNESS THE SEASON change

WITNESS THE SEASON change

The allure of a residence with a wide selection of heights, original text by Hesti Setiarni, diambi photos from google image, executive summary by darmansjah.

I've lived here about seven years. Green nature ensures freshness of the air. Taste the tap water that can be drunk straight, without worrying deadly bacterial contamination. It was also not different from the mountain springs. When out of the house, my eyes enjoy the marvelous panorama. Everything impressed me.

Such is the picture of where I live: CITY Kitakami, located in the highlands Prefktur Iwate. Perhaps this is not too popular prefecture our ears up when an earthquake followed by a tsunami that rolled some areas in March 2011. I do not want to tell you how the disaster happened. I just wanted to take a trip that revolves around a diverse agenda in the area of ​​Iwate.

Prefecture has a capital of Morioka, located in the northeastern Tohoku region or island of Honshu. Overlooking the eastern Pacific Ocean, Iwate framed Ou Mountains in western bordering Akita prefecture and Kitakami plateau in the east. Next door is the northern Aomori and Miyagi prefectures in the south. Climate between summer and winter that contrast in mountainous regions, while in the coastal area is not too cold because there was a lot of snow and the air was cool in the summer.

Upon arriving here, I want you to stop in a series of charming sights. We can start from the COAST Jodogahama in the coastal city of Miyako. Beaches include protected areas Rikuchu, the status of nature reserves. Travelling in coastal areas most fun in the summer.

I'll never forget the time enjoying emanating orange color of the leaves of the momiji. I am the eye-catching color is a marker of early autumn in Mount Hayachine.

Once winter greeting Kitakami, I then invite family towards Geto mountains. We accomplished this through a journey 32 kilometers from the city center. We enjoyed skating on the surface of the deep snow to ski or snow board. If it is satisfied skating, we headed to the farm Shizukuishi Koiwa, as far as 66 kilometers can be reached by driving about an hour through the freeway. There, on the sidelines of the snow festival Koiwai, we eat yakiniku in kamakura, a small shop that is built up from the snow.

Iwate still have other interesting attractions. Because surrounded by mountains, Iwate seduce me to taste the warmth of a natural hot spring in the city of Hanamaki. Japanese society is fond of bathing in hot springs (onsen). In addition to refresh a tired body, also believed the natural hot springs that can treat various kinds of diseases such as skin diseases, rheumatism, and even medicine such as heart and digestive disorders.

When the air becomes warm in the spring, I always have fun. Because, this is the perfect time to enjoy a picnic under the cherry trees. The flowers of the country's iconic trees are blooming. Of petals radiating white and pink in the middle. Passion to spread fragrance everywhere. Being amongst lush flowering trees in bloom is like drifting into the garden in a fairy tale, where the fairies danced merry.

We also are not a lot of time, because the petals open it only lasted for two weeks. When exposed to rain and wind, the flowers will fall to the ground. Teshochi park located about 15 minutes from the city center there are approximately 10,000 cherry trees. The trees seemed to compete to show the beauty that adorn the crown canopy tops lined along the Kitakami River.

After enjoying the cherry, do not haste to return home. I would like to invite you to visit Canyon Gebi Ichinoseki City area. This place has been incorporated into the list of 100 most beautiful places throughout Japan. Surrounded cliffs as high as 100 feet, the canyon creating amazing nature paintings. To enjoy it, you can catch the traditional boat. Helmsman boat coming from the local area as well as serving as a guide. He explained the significance of the canyon ecosystem, including ravines and caves that accompany it. On his way back, he would hum a song typical of the local community. For food, I enjoy Iwate a fluffier rice is eaten with seafood such as fish, shellfish, salmon eggs, or seaweed. Do not forget also to taste the ice cream, cheese, yogurt from the farm Koiwai.

Point volcano ASO

Point volcano ASO

By Raditya Djati, executive summary by darmansjah

Want to know how the attitude of the Japanese people when facing a natural disaster? Living in the area are familiar disaster, they are ready to face the worst of all possibilities. They always view and learn the science to find solutions. The results did not belong to himself, government built the historical sights that show how people often face a hostile nature.

I observed elongated rectangular museum. The building consists of three floors. As an academic, I have always been interested in any research that is popularly presented. That's why I visited the museum aso volcano on the island of Kyushu, southwest Japan. At this point I am trying to understand how the Japanese disaster caused by the volcano.

I entered the first floor of the museum. Here there is room information on the process, shape, type, and the efforts made in the area of ​​Mount aso. At the back end of the hallway there is a door leading to the second floor. In this section presented evidence in the form of rock the eruption, as well as a large monitor monitors Peak Naka, one of the active peak Aso that we can see directly. In addition, there are simulations of the eruption of Aso with popular packaging. In that case, any layperson can digest agile premises.

On the top floor, visitors can enjoy a three-dimensional theater which presents documentary films Aso. On the same floor there is a terrace and binoculars to perceive the volcanic complex. I feel how the Japanese people continue to look for the best solutions so that they can live in harmony with nature.

Visitors can also climb small hills caused by volcanic eruptions and enjoy the beauty of the plateau with riding horses. On a hill, stands a stone monument to mark the death toll from the eruption of Aso. Aso Museum Complex is popular. I was not surprised to find that so many visitors coming from all over the world. They want to see the volcano eruption biggest four occurred between 300,000 to 80,000 years ago.

After understanding the museum, do not be hasty to go from here. We can feel a close-Aso caldera by cable car. I guarantee you will be amazed at the sight of an active caldera is so widespread. Diameter, up to 25 kilometers at an altitude of about 1,500 meters. Aso has five peaks: Naka, Taka, Neko, Eboshi, and Eshima. Naka ranks highest peak akftif until now. The government has set the area around the mountain into protected areas, including the majority of people's lives as farmers.

PEACE IN THE PARK NARA

PEACE IN THE PARK NARA

Open space providing beautiful colors at the end of the fall,text  by Renny Yaniar, photos were taken from google, by darmansjah godjali.

Verdant grass like carpet. Trees with large girth, which also shows its age, a fence. Strong branches combined with foliage that displays beautiful colors. In the center, the lake reflects the surrounding landscape. Meanwhile, the sun provides warmth on a cold day in late autumn.

I was enjoying Nara Park, about 1.5 hour bus ride from Osaka, occupies the northeast of the city. Green open space of about three and a half times that of the football complex in Madrid Santiagou Barnebau is established since 1880. Not only exudes beauty flora, garden exhaling peace. Young and old, men and women, to families of students in uniform looks so vibrant despite the winter winds begin to address.

Todai-ji temple buddha forms are located in Nara park was amazing

The lovers of the open space that not only play with others. Among them are those who are interested in observing or interacting with a herd of sika deer that inhabit the park. Animal enthusiasts of this plant is already accustomed to the crowds. The deer came to the Japanese mainland in the Ice Age passing among men pleasure. For visitors who come from far away, the deer become the object of an eternal companion in the picture - a picture together.

I deplore the behavior of visitors to feed the tame deer herd. Addition will interfere with digestion, deer are ruminant mammals. I was stroking his chest when he saw an old lady handed me a tissue and immediately eat a deer. Something that is unacceptable imitated!

So why would they be allowed to roam free? The deer is a symbol of Nara. According to legend, the god who fell to earth riding a white deer, and since then, the deer was considered sacred. Killing deer is considered the incarnation of the god could be sentenced to death. But after World War II, no longer considered sacred deer but became a protected species. In fact, deer become 'a national treasure' for the Japanese. Perhaps, it is this which encourages parents advocate children feed the deer. Around the park, there are many vendors who provide visitors biscuit that can be purchased as a feed.

Nara-koen not the only attractions. However, Nara becomes a window. There are a lot of art during China, Korea, and ancient India, even Persian. That's why, at the north end of the city Nara River valley is always crowded with tourists.

Just a few steps from the northwest Nara Park, Todaiji Temple there, which are 16 meters tall Buddha statue. This is the world's largest bronze statue. In addition, there are other temples, such as Kofuku-ji, Saidai-ji, Kasuga Tisha Shrine, and Shin Yakushi-ji. About five miles to the west of the city center are Toshoda-ji temple. Cult building which was built in the center of the school's 759 Buddha Ritsu.

Do not miss Horyu-ji Temple was founded by Prince Shotoku in 607. Temple complex, which hold more than 2,300 historical objects has gained the status of world heritage sites of Unesco. Learning culture is certainly exciting. Moreover, while enjoying a variety of flowers.

LOGISTICS

Transportation: When using Japan Railways train line, take the train Miyakoji which operates every thirty minutes and will cost about USD90 from between Kyoto and Nara station. When choosing Kintetsu line, of Kyoto only takes about 35 minutes (about USD18)

Accommodation: There Nara Hotel (from $ 250), Asukaso (from USD275) Nara Washington Hotel (from USD55). Hotel Fujita Nara (from USD65) Hotel Nikko Nara (from USD 125).