Paying Respects

This small shrine is located on the top floor of the castle's main building. I had to take this picture quick, as it was near closing time, and the floor was crowded with visitors anxious to enjoy their views of the top.

Phoenix Rising and the White Egret

May 27th 2006
The title kind of sounds like a fable, doesn't it? A lone samurai warrior goes on a great quest, seeking the Phoenix rising from the ashes, and the mysterious and elusive White Egret (What is an egret? Apparently it's a type of bird...learn something new all the time!). However, this title basically sums up my weekend visit to the city of Kobe and nearby Himeji Castle. Although, I am far from ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hyogo » Kobe

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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