The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama ran to India, after an invasion in 1959. Today the Potala Palace has been converted into a museum by the Chinese.
This is Japan's oldest castle tower, and in the summer time it is host to an exciting drum festival.
In the center of Nagoya City, this castle is most famous for 'shachihoko,' the golden orcas that adorn the roof of its castle tower.
Having a history of 500 years, this is the symbol of the water city, Osaka.
