Kim at Katsuren Castle

Katsuren Castle Ruins

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January 3rd 2009
Katsuren Castle Ruins This afternoon I met up with Bernard, a buddy of mine from church, and one of his friends. We drive to Katsuren Castle to take pictures of the sunset. The castle was relatively small but sat on top of a rather big hill. By the time we got to the top, the sun was setting and we quickly started snapping photos. I messed around with my camera a bit trying out sev ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okinawa

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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