Deer

I didn't realize until I saw this one that deer were on the island, and those in the heavily trafficked tourist areas were pretty apathetic to humans. Those away from the heavily trafficked tourist areas were quite weary of humans. That was interesting.

Miyajima Island

September 26th 2014
It was suggested to me that I might like visiting Miyajima island, so after fully exploring the A-Bomb Dome and Peace Park in Hiroshima, decided to take the ferry over and see the island. I was not disappointed. Loved the shrines there, the inquisitive yet apathetic deer, the calorie burning rather steep hike up to Mt. Misen, then of course the views ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima » Miyajima

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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