Czech Republic

On 18 June, 201630 May, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Things to do and see14 Comments

This small center Europe country has an essential destination, but the rest seems to me somehow dispensable.

Nature does exist, but is not very spectacular; there are mountains and forests, but they do not add much about the rest of Europe.

On the other hand, cities have an extraordinarily beautiful architecture, although, as in neighboring Poland, all are more or less alike. I have been there twice, most of my time has been spent on the essential Prague, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and perhaps in the world. Continue reading “Czech Republic” →

ONE DAY IN A SUMO TOURNAMENT

On 6 June, 20168 May, 2016 By alfonsomgcIn Things to do and see1 Comment

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Starts at 8:30 or 9 with the lower division bouts. These combats are developed quickly, there is little preparation; the contestants climb into the ring, are presented by the referee, they greet, throw salt on the ground, bend over and BAM!, they attack. This is very welcome because the average length of a sumo bout is only 6 seconds. Continue reading “ONE DAY IN A SUMO TOURNAMENT” →

SUMO

On 3 June, 201619 March, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Money and costs, Things to do and see4 Comments

Updated on March 19, 2019

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> _ < When anyone thinks about sports in Japan, he thinks about Sumo. For those who are interested, you can only watch it here, what I think is a funny and recommended experience if going for a while… because otherwise, it becomes the most soporific and slow show I’ve watched in my life. Continue reading “SUMO” →

THE SANJA MATSURI

On 31 May, 201619 March, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Sights, Things to do and see, Where to eat3 Comments

Updated on March 19, 2019

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One of the most important Shinto festivals in Tokyo, and probably the most lively. It takes place in the Senso-ji, on the third weekend of May every year. It attracts nearly 2 million visitors. In honor of the three founders of the temple, is celebrated in different ways since the seventh century; although is a religious holiday, the truth is that it is a festival with a very relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. Continue reading “THE SANJA MATSURI” →

SENSO-JI, THE BEST TEMPLE IN TOKYO

On 28 May, 201618 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Shopping, Things to do and see4 Comments

Updated on March 19, 2019

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Tokyo is one of the most modern cities in the world. During the Second World War it was heavily bombed, and many of its temples were destroyed. The Senso-ji in Asakusa and the Meiji Shrine in Shibuya were so important that they were entirely rebuilt almost immediately after the war. Each one is visited by about 30 million people a year. Continue reading “SENSO-JI, THE BEST TEMPLE IN TOKYO” →