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Floating O-Torri of MiyaJim  
   

Floating O-Torri of MiyaJim

Tide was low so the Torri does not look like it is floating.
Hanging in Hiroshima

May 26th 2005
My time in Hiroshima is truly a tale of two cities. The frieghting realization of Peace Park and all of the reminders of the A bomb on August 6th, 1945 makes one stop and think about life. The Peace Memorial Museum and its many stories & photos of that fateful day will cause anyone pause. But, on the other hand, the Hiroshima of today is a vibrant city offering great fun and cheer. From the bu ... read more
Asia » Japan

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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