Super cool place you should visit blog

August 1, 2009

Seagaia Ocean Dome

Seagaia Ocean Dome is the largest fake beach in the world. Opened since 1993, it receives millions of visitors a year.

Measuring 300 meters long and 100 meters wide, the dome is located in Miyazaki, Japan. It has a retractable roof so you can enjoy the beach on rainy days too! The temperature inside is always at around 85 degrees.

This is perfect for those who travels to Miyazaki, Japan during the red hot Japanese summer and can't find a beach, which by the way, is right next to the dome...

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July 29, 2009

Rainbow Bridge

In 1993, Tokyo completed the project of building a suspension bridge crossing the Tokyo bay. The bridge spans 1870 feet and has 2 decks. There are also walkways available during certain hours if you want a nice view of the bay.

But that's all boring, until night time comes! Lamps are placed on wires throughout the bridge, which are illuminated into rainbow colors at night. And it's all powered by solar energy obtained during the day.

In year 2000, a replica of the Statue of Liberty was also built near the bridge, which is located on the same latitude as the one in NY. And recently, for protection purpose, they've also created a 59 foot Gundam to guard the area! (If you don't know what Gundam is, you should really watch more TV and read less blogs)

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April 30, 2009

Cafe Calico

Calico is a cat cafe located in Tokyo. No, it's not one of those cafes where you bring your cat and they sit on the same table with you.

Calico is the classy place to go if you want to enjoy a cup of tea while petting friendly felines (DISCLAIMER: I just assume they are friendly). The cafe has about 20 cats of different breeds and is packed with customers. Reservations are required if you want a spot.

There are also rules you must follow if you want to hang out there:

Must wear their cat-access passes around your neck at all times.

Can't bring children under 5th grade.

Cats too young to be held have scarves around their necks.

Do not hold or stroke a cat if it resists.

Must leave napping cats alone.

Never bring cat nip or cat food to the cafe.

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September 25, 2008

Melody Road

Located in Hokkaido, Wakayama and Gunma in Japan, it's a stretch of pavement
that plays music when you drive over it.

The pavements are cut into patterns designed to play a series of notes when
car goes by. The optimum speed for the music is 28 mph.

There used to be one in Lancaster, California where you can drive over it at
50 mph. It was built by Honda, but was paved over few weeks ago due to
safety concerns (accidents so far: NONE).

Here's the Japanese one:

And for memories, here's the Lancaster, California one:

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September 16, 2008

Capsule Inn

What happens when you have lots of people and not enough space? They put tourists in a 2x1 meter box.

Located in Osaka, Japan, the Capsule Inn is a hotel with extremely small rooms. Actually, they are not rooms; they are just a fiberglass box with a TV.

Bathrooms are in public area shared with all the other guests, and you're not supposed to eat in your room.

Capsule Inn is the first of its kind. Since opened in 1979, many tried to copy the concept in European countries and the U.S. with little success. I wonder why!