Stone Lanterns

A Pagoda Shade of Orange

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March 26th 2006
Not too far from the city, out in Hiroshima Bay, lies Miyajima (the Banff of Hiroshima?), a small touristy island with several sights and lots of history. We were to spend the better part of our day there, but sore feet and uncooperative weather cut our visit short. Miyajima is home to the famous 'Floating' Torii, a Shint ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more