Welcome to The Nihon Sun
Oct 30th, 2008 | By Shane Sakata | Category: Featured ArticlesNo matter where you are, or what you think about Japan, one thing can be said with certainty – people are watching Japan – they want to understand it and they want to emulate the best it has to offer. Today it is fashionable to pick up sushi at a 7-11 in California, to read manga in Manchester, or to buy the latest from Hello Kitty in Hawaii.
But Japan is often portrayed as a destination for sightseeing and there is a lot more to this county than temples, shrines, sumo and sushi. While there are, without a doubt, beautiful and breathtaking sights to behold in Japan, the centuries of history and tradition that they are built upon runs much deeper than any snapshot can portray. The Japanese culture is one of the oldest in the world and one that has taken influences from other countries like China, India and Korea and then moved on to influence western and European cultures with its food, technology and fashion, to name a few.
The Nihon Sun will delve into this unique culture and present some of the country’s travel destinations and local events all while striving to provide you with additional information that will enrich your experience of Japan, whether you are visiting in person, virtually, or whether you make the county your home.
Come along and experience Japan – leave a comment or question and be sure to subscribe to The Nihon Sun to learn more and keep up with what’s happening in Japan.
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Blogroll changed, bookmarks changed - best of luck, Shane and happy to contribute if you ever need/want it. can’t wait to see what’s in store!
Thanks Danielle! I’m flattered and hope you enjoy reading The Nihon Sun. I may just take you up on your offer - I’ve got to fill up the reading room and can only read so fast. ?
Fabulous Shane : ) Glad to see you doing your own thing and like Danielle, can’t wait to see what’s lined up for us!
The new site looks great, Shane. Nicely done.
Just let me know if I can help you out in any way
Great job on the new site, Shane! Looks really sharp.
great site! looking forward to reading more!