Gardens

Kanazawa

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July 29th 2012
Spent yesterday travelling here, took nearly 6 hours. All quite easy and comfortable by two trains. Kanazawa’s train station entrance is impressive and modern, supposed to look like a giant welcoming umbrella. Had a walk around the Geisha district and through the castle grounds in the afternoon. I went in to a geisha house, Shima, that was open. It was formerly a tea-house. Well preserved, all ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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