The Kintai Bridge

The Kintai Bridge was originally constructed in 1673, but then it was washed away during the rainy season the following year. It was immediately rebuilt and strenghtened. This second bridge stood for more than 270 years, and then it too was wiped out... but this time by a typhoon. The bridge that is seen in this picture is the 3rd bridge that was built, and its construction too 2 years.

Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

September 25th 2005
Today Casey and I decided to go on an adventure. It took us 2 days to decide to go to Onomichi City (to the east of us), and after arriving at the train station and discovering that it would cost almost $40 round trip for transportation, we decided to choose another destination. So, standing infront of the ticket machine at the train station we looked up at the map on the wall, and decided ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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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