Shiba Rikyu Garden

300-year-old pine tree. The main trunk grows from the top of the hillock you can just see in the gap. The branches then spread out and down.

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Old Friends

August 28th 2017
Today was rife with possibility. Or nothing could have happened. Long story short: it turned out well. Ok, goodnight. For those of you wanting a bit more detail, be careful what you wish for. Let's see... We started packing a bit to see what would happen. We seem to have done a surprising amount of shopping, and not all the of the items are small. The Ikea day may turn out to be particula ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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

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