Photographs show people what happened in the past, even things that they may not wish to see and remember. Just like a photograph taken at the time of the Vietnam War in 1972.

Kim Phuc was a young girl at that time when a photograph of her was taken. She was running on the road along with other Vietnamese children. However, she was running in pain and with her clothes burned off because of the fire. She went through a lot of operations to repair the burn she had on her body. In an interview, she described how terrible the war was for children which could be seen on her face on the photograph.

There were a lot of world wars in the 20th century. It was even called by a Japanese journalist the “36, 000 days of suffering.” Kim Phuc’s photograph is one of the photos where people could find a sign of hope. After what happened to her, she would like people to learn from it and realize that no one should experience the pain of war in the future.

Japan has been one of the top destinations for tourists from all over the world. However, the increasing number of tourists in some parts of the country, particularly in Kyoto, has been causing various problems and difficulty for local people.

A recent report by a local media says that a lot of foreign tourists have been behaving badly in most tourist sites. To solve this, the government had released warning signs that would remind tourists of the activities they should avoid such as smoking while outdoors, touching old items, and taking pictures in prohibited areas of the temple.

Another problem that the local people have been struggling with during the past years is overcrowding especially during spring and autumn. This makes the traffic situation in Kyoto worse. Because of this, the government has been promoting the city as an all-year-round destination to encourage people to visit during the other seasons to make the place less crowded.

Antipersonnel mines are planted under the ground and explode when they are stepped on. They were invented to kill and injure people during the war. Many of their victims suffered to death or live in misery.

Mines remain active for a very long time. In fact, they can last even a century. There were about 50 million mines found in 2001. Because of that, the government, together with some NGOs, has been making an effort to remove them without harming anyone.

In 1999, more than 150 countries have signed the Ottawa Treaty. Their goal is to end the use of antipersonnel mines. The clearing operation requires a large number of people to work together to turn it into a success.

Hirose Shigeo published a research paper in 1996 that talks about mine-removing robots. Since 1990, he has been helping in removing mines with the use of the robots he created. The first robot he developed was called Titan X. It is expected to locate and remove mines with its four legs that can walk around rocks. Meanwhile, Hirose has been developing a snake-type robot that would help find mines by going through bushes without any pressure so that mines would not explode.

Humans, with the help of technology, have invented things that make their lives more convenient. For instance, they have designed airplanes and trains that allow them to travel to far places for a shorter period of time. They have also created mobile phones that let them receive information and communicate with other people as quickly as possible. Another important invention is medicines which they use to treat different diseases. However, most of these inventions have negative effects on the environment.

According to Janine Benyus, humans should help save the environment by observing and trying to find inspiration from nature. She also said that by doing so, people could learn how to live in a nature-friendly way.

A famous example of biomimicry is the Shinkansen trains in Japan. When Engineers first made the Shinkansen, the trains made a very loud sound when going into tunnels which became a huge problem. The engineers found the solution through kingfisher, a kind of bird that dives into the water without a splash. They designed the nose of the train just like the beak of a kingfisher.

Benyus believes that through biomimicry, people would become more aware of nature that will eventually help them save the environment.

Tokyo has an excellent transportation system which includes trains, subways, buses, and taxis. The two best ways to get around Tokyo are trains and subways which are connected to each other. The “Tokyo Loop Line” is the most useful train line which could be used if one is planning to visit Shinjuku. The fare could be paid using subway passes or prepaid cards. Since subways and trains are more convenient, very few people use the Tokyo Bus system. So, it is good for people who like less-crowded vehicles. The bus fare could be paid using One-Day Bus passes or prepaid cards and in cash through fare machines. Taxis in Tokyo are easy to catch so it is convenient for people who have luggage. However, the fare is quite expensive which could be paid in cash or credit card. For example, if one is going to Shinjuku Station from Tokyo Station, it will cost around 3,500 yen.

Getting around Tokyo is a great experience. Choosing the right transportation system is important so that one could enjoy getting around Tokyo.

In 3rd century B.C., the first known museum was opened in Egypt. Since then, museums could be found in any country around the world. Museums have set a traditional purpose in collecting and preventing damages on objects and materials with historical importance. Museums are also in-charge of research and presentation of the historical materials for entertainment and education purposes.

In the early days, museums were not open to the general public. Only the rich and educated people could visit museums, so most people were not interested in exploring them. However, as time pass, people realized and suggested that museums should be more open to the public, especially to children because it is a way for them to learn from the past.

Museums are important in promoting cultural education. Through the presentation of historical objects, people could recognize the differences between facts and opinions about history. Nowadays, museums improve modern education by letting people to take part in knowing the facts in history and assisting future generations to appreciate their culture.