Iris doing her early morning meditation

These kimono like garments are supplied in all the tourist hotel rooms very much like the gowns supplied in the West

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April 7th 2006
Shirakawago, also in the remote mountain region, is known for Gassho-zukuri ("praying hands") Houses. They say the roof shape is that of praying hands. It is shaped like this to withstand heavy snow and shed water quickly so that the straw does not rot. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Ishikawa » Kanazawa

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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