Maple Face Monkey

Miyajima and the Maple Face Monkey

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December 1st 2007
Yes, after last weeks adventures in the reds, greens and whites up around Fukui, I decided that I would catch the last of the season I one of the countries most famous places for viewing the Kouyou or leafs changing colour, Miyajima. Ok. Your probably getting bored of the red leaves thing by now. WELL I’M NOT SO HAH!! Don’t worry though this will be the last one about the changing leav ... 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