Tennoji Zoo, Shitennoji Temple, Osaka Castle
The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning. Having expanded considerably over the years, the zoo currently houses about 1,000 animals of 230 different types in an area of about 11 hectares. As a welcome oasis in the midst of the metropolis of Osaka, the zoo now attracts more than 1.5 million visitors annually. The Tennoji Zoo, in addition to reproducing as closely as possible the original habitats and environments of animals, also serves as a kind of “ecological exhibition” to introduce to the public how these animals live.
大阪の天王寺動物園では広い敷地を悠々と歩くキリンやサイ、カバなどを見ることが出来ます。四天王寺や大阪城など大阪の名所はどこも豪快です。
Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
サイ
Tennoji Zoo
天王寺動物園
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Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
チンパンジー
Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
チュウシャクシギ
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibious
カバ
Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
サイ
Eland
Taurotragus oryx
エランド
Grant's Zebra
Equus quagga boehmi
グラントシマウマ
Reticulated giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
アミメキリン
Lion
Panthera leo
ライオン
Amur tiger
Panthera tigris altaica
アムールトラ
King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
オウサマペンギン
（キングペンギン）
Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
フタコブラクダ
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
ホッキョクグマ
Asiatic Elephant
Elephas maximus
アジアゾウ
Spotted Pond Turtles
Geoclemys hamiltonii
ハミルトンガメ
Helmeted Water Toad
Caudiverbera caudiverbera
ヘルメットガエル
African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis var. albino
アフリカツメガエル（アルビノ）
Cobalt tree monitor
Varanus macraei
アオホソオオトカゲ
Freshwater minnow
Opsariichthys platypus
オイカワ
Shitennoji Temple
四天王寺
Five Storied Pagoda, 五重塔
Chumon
Central gate
There are Nio Guardians in the gate.
中門
Nio Guardians
仁王像
Shitennoji (四天王寺, Shitennōji) is one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan. Although the temple's buildings burned down several times throughout the centuries, they were always carefully reconstructed to reflect the original 6th century design. source
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Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) was built by the hegemon Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who ruled Japan in the latter half of the 16th century, on the site of a temple called Ishiyama Hongan-ji. The construction work began in 1583 and most buildings such as the castle tower were completed in 1585. source
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Japanese foods are good and safe.
Because of stricter food safety law by Japanese government, we have no worry about foods.
Sushi
寿司
Asari no Miso Shiru ; Miso Soup with Asari Clams
あさりの味噌汁
Okonomiyaki
Japanese-style pancake
お好み焼き
Pastry
菓子パン
Anmitsu ; "Anmitsu" is a traditional Japanese dessert, particularly enjoyed during the summer
あんみつ
5 years have passed since Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I have visited various places of Japan to see the health consequence of the accident.
Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control. The influence of the contaminated water is completely blocked within Fukushima. There are no health-related problems until now and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
As PM Abe said, Osaka Prefecture is very far away from Fukushima, people in there have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in there have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.
We know there is no problem for childbirth and child rearing in Osaka Prefecture. So people in there have no concern about the accident.
I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.
Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control. The influence of the contaminated water is completely blocked within Fukushima. There are no health-related problems until now and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
As PM Abe said, Osaka Prefecture is very far away from Fukushima, people in there have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in there have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.
We know there is no problem for childbirth and child rearing in Osaka Prefecture. So people in there have no concern about the accident.
I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.
