In Japan, the Emperor says hello on 26th December (his birthday) and 2nd January (to send his wishes for the new year). He opens up the grounds of the Imperial Palace on these 2 days for the public to go along and get a glimpse inside (usually you can only visit the gardens of the Palace or get an official tour inside).
I went along on the 2nd Jan 2011 to have a look and this is what I was greeted with… Read the rest! \(^u^)/ →
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Lanzarote is a Canary Island just off the coast of Africa (although it is Spanish territory). I have been once before in my mid-teens and from what I remember it’s a great place to drive around with new roads, and the rest of it is mostly beaches – not much activity but great for relaxing. You will need to book flights to Lanzarote as it is an island, no land option unfortunately!
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This is how they celebrate new years in Japan. Note a distinct lack of fireworks – but quite a lot of balloons!
People tie a bit of paper to the balloon with their wishes for the year (prosperous, wealth, health, etc)
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Have you ever had the problem of getting away from other vacationers when on vacation? There are several tucked away spots on Kauai that can help you do it. Don’t worry, despite being officially known as secret spots, they still don’t draw enormous crowds. And if you are planning a trip on Hawaii, then you might want to check out these Customized International Guided Tours honolulu hi. Read the rest! \(^u^)/ →
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