(Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi/Stripes Japan)
Japan’s Imperial Palace was built on the site of the former Edo Castle in Tokyo and became the permanent home of the Imperial Family in 1869. The palace grounds consist of four areas, three of which are open to the public. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant stroll admiring the architecture, stone bridges and seasonal flowers in the gardens and surrounding areas. Nijubashi, or Double Bridge, an elegant bridge located at the main gate in the palace, is a symbol of the Imperial Palace. The bridge is open to the public twice a year: Jan. 2 for New Year’s greetings with the emperor and the emperor’s birthday on Feb. 23.
Today’s lesson is: “Rekishiwo kanjisasemasu!” = It makes me feel the history!
“rekishi” = history, “.. wo kanjisasemasu” = it makes me feel..
Enjoy Tokyo, Japan’s capital city filled with rich history!
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