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Glimpses of Japan
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Glimpses of Japan provides information about Japanese culture and describes daily life in the country.
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Recent Posts
Aikoku Temple Kyoto: photos
Adjacent to the lovely campus of Doshisha University is the temple complex of Aikokuji. I just happened to stumble upon the temple and was rewarded for my waywardness....
The Campus of Doshisha University, Kyoto
Shorenin Temple
While in Kyoto I went to Shorenin Temple for its illumination. The interior and temple grounds were beautifully illuminated, but my ignorance of my camera's functions prevented me from taking more photos than the ones of the bamboo grove I'...
Kyoto: No Painting the Town Red
In Kyoto the color "red" has traditionally been considered showy and in poor taste. McDonald's outlets in the city demonstrate this aesthetic, for the outdoor signs substitute brown where we would expect to find the offending color....
Kyoto: The Monks
While waiting for a traffic signal to change at a busy intersection, I was passed by a procession of monks, noiseless in their straw sandals (waraji; 草鞋). ...
Kyoto- Kiyomizu Temple (清水寺) Photos
On a recent trip to Kyoto I visited one of its most famous temples, World Heritage site Kiyomizu. The temple was established some 1,200 years ago; the present buildings date to 1633. The site is home not only to the temple but also to a num...
