Connect with friends and meet new people from around the world in these Japanese-language hot spots.
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Japan - Hiroba
Visit Japan-HIROBA, a helpful place for Japanese-speaking residents of Second Life. Here you'll find assistance from a supportive community, as well as a dressing room, beginner tutorials and free sandbox.
Tempura Island
Explore the forest, wander through the temple, and meditate amidst the Japanese motif of Tempura Island.
Village of Ahiru
Visit Ahiru and enjoy a picturesque Edo-period Japanese village. Walk along winding paths that cut through seasonal changing landscapes. Peacefully row through the waterways that traverse the entire region. You can explore vibrant forests, relax in the hot springs with friends, or take it easy in the lush gardens for a lovely midday picnic. Housing is also offered within this little village.
SU-SHI Japanese Town
Welcome to SU-SHI, an old Japanese town. Enjoy the atmosphere and traditional culture of old Japan, and explore the surrounding nature.
Gion Kobu Hanamachi
Gion Kobu Hamachi is a Japanese Edo period role play region circa 1867. The region is run by the geisha of Karyukai Okiya, Second Life's first geisha community. They provide live entertainment in the form of Japanese ozashiki or banquets, dance shows, and traditional seasonal festivals. The region contains two tea houses, an indoor and outdoor theater, Shinto shrine, park lands, and an new art gallery.
Ryukyu Onsen
Ryukyu Onsen invites you to relax in Japanese style at a small hot spring town, built for you in the sky above Okinawa. Enjoy a walk, take great snapshots in a gorgeous environment and enjoy shopping at the small market.
Tonarino
Explore Tonarino, a Japanese urban neighborhood town, that blends traditional and modern elements. It's very photogenic and fun to explore. Don't forget to share your images in their Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/14689051@N23
Akijima
Akijima is a beautiful, authentic Japanese region with 5 separate worlds: Kinkakuji Garden in Kyoto home to Golden Pavilion; Akinawa a tropical island of Okinawa; Kumanogawa - a Riverworld; Hokkano a Winterworld of mountains & ice sculptures; and Tengoku - the performance venue. Lots to do here including posing, dancing, romancing, river-raft and balloon rides; horse-back riding; Tai Chi; meditation; cuddles and magic!
Taikou
Taikou is a small Japanese town with a market and arcade. It is home to Taikou & Momento mainstores, carrying home furnishings, backdrops, clothing, and accessories.
Kowloon
Bathe in the neon glow of this region based on Hong Kong's infamous Kowloon Walled City, a place with a sordid past and where sunlight rarely reaches the ground below. Shops line the narrow city streets and darkened alleys, while Panda Park offers the lone space to stare up at the stars.
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