Monthly Archives: May 2011

Footprint of a Castle

A man inspects the remaining stone base of a castle that once stood in what is now the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo. The castle was completed in 1638, but burned down only 19 years later. This stone base is all … Continue reading

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Imperial Gardens

I visited the Imperial Gardens in central Tokyo on a rainy day last week. Despite the rain, people enjoyed the blooming flowers in the gardens. This building is a teahouse that can be used for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. A … Continue reading

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