Okedoi-taki Waterfall

The story of the waterfall goes: During the Edo period, the water for the Okedoi-taki waterfall which flows down the stone wall had to be brought up Mt. Shiun by workers and stored in a barrel (oke) and had to be poured every time the lord walked past.

Another visit to Ritsurin Park

April 28th 2008
I have no qualms in admitting that this was my third visit to Ritsurin Park. It is such a beautiful park. Plus it constantly changes all the time with a variety blossoms or plants in different months displaying all their wonders. As it turns out the museum in the park also rearranges its exhibit often so you can enjoy visit it as well time and time again. ^_^ ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kagawa » Takamatsu

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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