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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]
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] Blog: Temples ans Shrines...
Date: November 7th 2006
Hi, Nikko is a lovely place full of temples and shrines. I just upload some pictures to give you an impression. I also got to know the difference between temple and shrine. On sad occasions Japanese go to the Buddhist temple on good ones to the Shinto shrine. By the way the autumn colours here are so lovely... Usually I experiencened the Japanese trains as very precise. But on the way bac ... read more
Date: November 7th 2006
Hi, Nikko is a lovely place full of temples and shrines. I just upload some pictures to give you an impression. I also got to know the difference between temple and shrine. On sad occasions Japanese go to the Buddhist temple on good ones to the Shinto shrine. By the way the autumn colours here are so lovely... Usually I experiencened the Japanese trains as very precise. But on the way bac ... read more
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