Kim at Meiji Shrine Park

Meiji Shrine - Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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November 27th 2008
Meiji Shrine - Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan After visiting the Japanese Sword Museum, I made my way west to the Meiji Shrine. Although it was a cold and rainy day, the trees here kept me pretty dry and the walk helped warm me up. There weren't many people walking about the park grounds so it was very peaceful. Even with the crumby weather, the park was very pleasant and I can only imagine ... 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