View from the observatory

Sightseeing outskirts of Tokyo in May 2010

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July 31st 2010
Sawanoi Museum of Combs and Ornamental Hairpins After the lunch, we went to the Sawanoi Museum of Combs and Ornamental Hairpins. There were scores of beautiful and decorative hair ornaments and hairpins and combs, all of which have been worn by historical celebrities and used at famous events between 1300 and 1868, and some miniature wigs and less decorative and smaller hairpins which were worn b ... 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