Casey in front of the former Mekata residence
"The Mekata residence was once the home of a mid-ranking samurai clan. Built about 250 years ago in the middle of the Edo period, (1600-1868) it fully retains its original character. There are very few residences like it in the entire country. The residence has been declared an important cultural property by the government of Japan."
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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: Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Date: 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
Date: 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
