FACTOID # 106: Americans are 15% more innovative than the Japanese. But in percentage terms, the Japanese grant 3.5 times more patents.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Sumiyoshi Park

Sumiyoshi Park (住吉公園 Sumiyoshi Kōen) is the oldest park in Osaka, Osaka prefecture, Japan.


It opened in 1873. Sumiyoshi Park retains its old world flavor and is extremely popular.


  Results from FactBites:
 
Around Tennoji and Sumiyoshi Taisha, Japan. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com (551 words)
The garden, left to the city by Baron Sumitomo, whose family owned the mammoth trading company of the same name, is now part of Tennoji-koen (Tues–Sun 9.30am–5pm; ¥150), which also includes the modern Great Conservatory, a giant glasshouse brimming with plants and flowers from around the world.
The best reason for visiting the park, though, is for the Sunday karaoke fests on the pedestrian street which cuts through to Tennoji Zoo.
, Sumiyoshi Taisha is painted bright red, a sharp contrast with its wooded surrounding.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.