ritual

Temple Countdown

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January 21st 2007
So it is likely that 2007 will be marked as one of my most memorable New Year’s. The experience felt in many ways, very authentically Japanese. Or at least, as authentic as you can get with 4 geijin and a monk. The evening started at Brian’s house in Kurahashi, sipping on wine and eating cake and strawberries. Just before 11pm, we ventured up to the monk’s temple and residence. “The m ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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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