Very sweet couple

Family Day in Nagano

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December 19th 2012
Geo: 36.6514, 138.181Family Day.. Mums request.It was 1 hour drive in the taxi but worth it. We went to the Zenkoji Temple. It was fantastic. A guide helped us with the whole experience.We had to take off our shoes. It was very cold. Walk on the bamboo reed mats.First we had to worship the gods. Take pinch of salt. Say a prayer and ... read more

Asia » Japan » Nagano

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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