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The Chambers of Power: A Spring Stroll Through Tokyo’s Political Heart

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  • Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Most people that visit Kyushu from overseas visit Nagasaki on the far west side of the island for historical reasons, perhaps Fukuoka as a pass-thru, and Kummamoto to see the castle.  The last time we were there was in the late 1980's,… Open flash cards →
  • Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Those that know me are keenly aware that I love a nice bowl of ramen. Well, I found a ramen nirvana of sorts in Shin Yokohama, where you can learn about ramen history, and taste it too! Open flash cards →
  • Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Yokohama's history, compared to other cities in Japan, is rather recent. It was one of the ports opened in 1877, and since has expanded to become Japan's second largest city. In this lesson we'll explore some of the history of Yokohama, and… Open flash cards →
  • A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo Did you ever want to just get away from it all? And have a nice lunch in the bargain? Well, I may have the place for you. Open flash cards →
  • Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura is often referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, and for good reason. Its historic temples are stunning examples of architecture introduced from Song Dynasty China with Zen Buddhism's influence. Kamakura was once the administrat… Open flash cards →
  • The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Bristol, Pennsylvania historic district has a variety of archetectural styles and historic buildings, many of which are in private hands and are therefore not open for public viewing. But thanks to the Grundy family, a beautifully prese… Open flash cards →
  • A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo My wife's cousin Jun composed the music for an opera, and we were invited to attend - in Sapporo! A blend of Japanese history and original music greeted us with this new opera. And while we were in Sapporo, we took a quick tour of the city. Open flash cards →
  • Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Kawagoe is an historic Japanese city in Saitama Prefecture, nicknamed "Little Edo" for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings, featuring Kurazukuri warehouses, old merchant streets, and ancient temples. It's an easy day trip from Tokyo tha… Open flash cards →

This Series's Lessons

  • The Former Residence of Marquis Maeda The Former Residence of Marquis Maeda Recently I came upon two beautifully restored residences that were built by Marquis Maeda and Prince Asaka, two Japanese aristocrats in first half of the 20th century. This lesson is about the former residence of the Marquis Maeda Toshinori… Read lesson →
  • The Prince Asaka Residence and Gardens The Prince Asaka Residence and Gardens The second residence I came across in Tokyo was built by Prince Yasuhiko Asaka, a member of the royal family with a troubled wartime past.  The design of the home was heavily influenced by his wife Nobuko.  The residence was built… Read lesson →
  • Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens, Turn of the Century Estate for the President of Mitsubishi Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens, Turn of the Century Estate for the President of Mitsubishi If you have been following my explolits in Japan you will know that I have written about a couple of estates that were built upon western architectural principles.  The estate built for Hisaya Iwasaki is another great example of Japan'… Read lesson →
  • Akasaka Palace, the State Guest House Akasaka Palace, the State Guest House Ever wonder where dignitaries from other countries get entertained in Tokyo? I never thought about it until I came across pictures of Prime Minister Kishida welcoming the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Akasaka Palace.  I … Read lesson →
  • The Ministry of Justice, Where We Found Justice After All The Ministry of Justice, Where We Found Justice After All One sunny afternoon in December we strolled up to the Ministry of Justice building, or more commonly known as the Red Brick Building.  Getting in to see the museum inside was a bit of a challange, but I have a tip for you so you don't … Read lesson →
  • Ichirō Hatoyama's Residence, Hatoyama Hall, in Otowa Ichirō Hatoyama's Residence, Hatoyama Hall, in Otowa Hatoyama Hall is one of those important residences in Tokyo that many people overlook. Some Japanese folks may know of the Hatoyama family because of their legacy, but your typical tourist will have no idea who they were.  Include me a… Read lesson →
  • The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum Located in the western suburbs of Tokyo, the Edo Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum is a unique collection of buildings that were transported onto this 17 acre site.  The buildings span quite a bit of Edo era history, and provide a gli… Read lesson →
  • The Chambers of Power: A Spring Stroll Through Tokyo’s Political Heart
  • Museums in Shizuoka That You Did Not Know Existed Museums in Shizuoka That You Did Not Know Existed I was looking at some old photos the other day and stumbled on a place off the beaten track that I had pretty much forgotten about.  Our friends took us for a ride in their car to a unique park and museum complex called Clematis no Oka… Read lesson →

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