Greeting by friendly deer

Miyajima & Hiroshima

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April 22nd 2018
The first sight of Miyajima (the Shrine Island) , is the Torii Gate, one of the most recognizable scene of Japan. It took a 6 hour train ride from Takayama to Hiroshima, then a very short ferry ride (about 10 minutes) to Miyajima Island. We were greeted warmly by a group of deer. They came up to all the tourist, nudging for handouts and ready to be petted. This small island is only 12 square miles ... read more

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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