Incredible Wood Work ...

... from afar, this imposing statue looks like it may be cast in bronze, but up close you realize it's actually made of wood. Even more impressive were two massive statues at the entrance gate to Todai-ji, but unfortunately, those photos aren't clear enough to post, due to a lack of light.

Meticulous

December 28th 2013
Geo: 34.69, 135.83Attention to detail - it's something the Japanese are famous for, and it seems that everything they do in life is executed meticulously. Some of the best examples may be Zen gardening, or the bonsai tree trimming made famous by Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid, but we've seen other examples of it over and over in daily life while here in Japan - the way food is prepared, ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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