Big 'Ol Gate

A *giant* wooden gate. For size comparison, look at the size of that Japanese schoolgroup standing on the steps.

««
«
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
»
»»

May 21st 2006
Sunday began suddenly with solemn omens. I had overslept, but had scheduled to be in Nara that day. Already, I had missed my bus, so I needed to jet to the center via bike as soon as possible. I quickly got dressed, brushed my teeth, and was zooming down the hill outside my house within 15 minutes. Problem two, however, became apparent as I was biking towards the center. I knew I had ... read more

Asia » Japan » Nara » Nara

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

««
«
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
»
»»

Joined	April 14th 2006	Trips	0
Last Login	June 26th 2012	Followers	0
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	40	Guestbook	83
Photos	252	Forum Posts	0