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The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) is an annual cultural exchange program that provides the youth with the opportunity to visit ASEAN countries and Japan, and establish friendship with their counterparts. Delegates live on board a Japanese luxury ship. While on country visits, they engage in various activities such as courtesy call, interaction with local youth, visiting institutions, and staying with local families. The two-month cruise provides avenues to broaden their international viewpoint and cultivate the spirit of international cooperation. The program is participated in by Japan and ASEAN-member countries namely Brunei, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Overseas Union Bank Center is one of three 280 metres tall buildings in Singapore. 280 metres is the maximum height permitted by the National Aviation Authority.
United Overseas Bank Plaza is one of three 280 metres tall buildings in Singapore. 280 metres is the maximum height permitted by the National Aviation Authority.
SINGAPORE
OSAKA CASTLE
Osaka Castle is deep-rooted in the minds of citizens of Osaka as the symbol of Osaka, as is the "Taiko-han" (founder of Osaka Castle, Hideyoshi Toyotomi).This site introduces the history of the Castle and shows the interior of the Main Tower, which has been renovated as a History Museum.
Todai-ji Temple NARA, JAPAN
An ancient capital of excellent old architectures and images of Buddha - Horyu-ji Temple, the World Cultural Heritage Site
Nara prefecture is situated in the central west of the Japanese mainland. The capital was placed in the Asuka region, a southern part of Nara Basin in the northwestern part of the prefecture, as the first of unified Japan in the mid 4th century, and until the end of the 8th century Asuka prospered as the center of Japanese politics and economy. Later, the capital was moved to Heijyo-kyo, the current Nara City.
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Under the protection of the Imperial family and aristocrats, temples and shrines such as Todai-ji Temple, the largest wooden architecture in the world that enshrines Japan's largest Buddha, Yakushi-ji Temple that has excellent old architectures and images of Buddha, and Toshodai-ji Temple were built. Thus Heijyo-kyo developed as a temple town.
Horyu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, which is said to have been built in the early 7th century, is known as the oldest existing Buddhist temple. There are world's oldest wooden architectures as well as many paintings and sculptures in its possession, and the Temple is also registered as the World Cultural Heritage Site.
Tourists visit this prefecture throughout the year to see scenic spots such as Mt. Yoshino-yama known to have the most beautiful cherry trees, and Nara Par