Big tree and shrine

Nakasendo in -Nagano- May 2008 ver.

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May 17th 2008
My long long journey is going on and on...... It's called Nakasendo's journey. Nakasendo is a very tasteful road. It's road is a old Japanese atmosphere is kept. For example, old houses, landscapes. They are very beautiful. I always watch them with deep motion when I go to Nakasendo. I've been to Nakasendo in last month. I took many pictures of beautiful landscapes. I introduce them to ... read more

Asia » Japan » Nagano

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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