JAPAN SHOWCASE

Architecture and landscaping meld exquisitely in this showcase. Rocks, which in Japan symbolize the long life of the earth, combine with water, symbolizing the sea, which the Japanese consider a source of life. These, with a variety of trees and other plantings, blend with the Japanese architecture to produce an authentic Asian experience.

A pagoda, which stands prominently in the showcase, was modeled after an 8th-century structure in Japan. The torii gate near World Showcase Lagoon is similar to the one in Hiroshima Bay. The structure which houses the Mitsukoshi Department Store on the first floor and a formal Japanese restaurant on the second was inspired by a portion of the Gusho Imperial Palace in Kyoto.

EATING

 Teppanyaki Dining - Japanese specialties cooked before your eyes, Kirin beer.

 Tempura Kiku - Sushi,batter-fried meat, sea-food & vegetables.

 Matsu No Ma Lounge - Sushi, apetisers, specialty drinks

Yakitori House - Japanese-style beef & chicken. counter service

SHOPPING

 Mitsukoshi Department store