Astro Boy (Atomu) & Simba The White Lion

There is a special display at the Station to commemorate Osamu Tezuku who was the creator of Astro Boy and Simba (as well as others like Black Jack). Osamu Tezuku is like the Japanese Walt Disney

Kyoto and Farewell to Japan

March 11th 2009
Day 12-14 (March 11-13) From Hiroshima it was on to Kyoto via Shinkansen of course (just love them). On the way making a stop at the famous Himiji Castle. We were met there by an English speaking guide who was able to share the secrets of the castle. The castle was designed as a fortress to protect the Shogun in time of attack. There were many gates to pass through to even get to the ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto » Kyoto

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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