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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura  
   

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura

Robert & Glenda...I think she was trying to get the fish's attention...not quite sure!
Buddhism or Shintoism? Why not both?

September 10th 2008
Ho ho ho. Another gorgeous day in Japan. Seriously, we have had the most perfect weather imaginable! Granted it's a bit hot, but the sunshine is awesome. I'm getting a tan, for goodness sake. Everything I read said this was the beginning of the rainy season, but uh-huh. Dripping w/sweat season, maybe but no rain since the first day. 😊 This was another group tour day for me. Rachel' ... read more
Asia » Japan » Kanagawa » Kamakura

Japanese Flag 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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