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Miyajima: One of the Three Most Scenic Spots in all of Japan

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October 25th 2005
Living in Hiroshima has its privileges! One of them is being so close to the island of Miyajima, which is considered to be one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. It is about a half hour train ride outside of Hiroshima City, and a 5-minute ferry ride over to the island. Miyajima is most famous for its floating torii, which is a gate that represents Itsukushima Shrine, which is also on th ... read more

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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