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Asia/Tokyo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Phnom_Penh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
KANANUMA is located in the southern part of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, and is a major transportation hub in the Kanto region, about 80 kilometers from Tokyo and about one hour from Shinjuku Station by limited express train. The city is known as the "Home of Japanese Paper" and has a thousand-year history of KANANUMA Washi, whose production techniques are listed as an important intangible cultural asset of Japan, and whose delicate texture is widely used in both traditional craftsmanship and modern design. KANANUMA has both historical and natural beauty, with monuments such as Shirokuji Park and Yakushiji Temple recalling the prosperity of the Edo period, and as the gateway to Nikko National Park, it is surrounded by famous hot spring resorts such as Nikko and Kinugawa. The cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season are particularly attractive, and local specialties such as "KANANUMA Soba" and "Strawberry Daifuku" are popular among tourists, making it a charming town with a blend of tradition and modernity.
The moat is not the name of the country or city of Cambodia, but refers to the ring of water around the famous Cambodian monument Angkor Wat. It is located in Siem Reap province and is an important part of the Angkor Wat complex, built in the 12th century during the Khmer Empire. The moat, which is about 1.5 kilometers long and 200 meters wide, is of defensive, hydraulic and religious symbolic significance, representing the ocean encircling the sacred mountain in Hindu mythology. Today, it is an iconic feature of Angkor Wat, attracting visitors from around the globe and is listed as a World Heritage Site.
The moat is one of the masterpieces of Angkor Wat architecture, reflecting the engineering wisdom of the Khmer people. It not only prevents flooding and stores water to support agriculture, but also symbolizes the cosmic concept in Buddhism and Hinduism. The sight of the river reflecting the temples has become a hot spot for photography, reflecting the prosperity of Cambodia's ancient civilization.
As the core attraction of Siem Reap tourism, the moat is surrounded by excellent facilities and can be viewed by tourists on boat trips or on foot. The Cambodian government and international organizations continue to work to protect this historic site in response to natural erosion and tourism pressures and to ensure that its cultural values are perpetuated.