Miyakojima is a beautiful island about 300km southwest of the main islands of Okinawa. According to Wikipedia it is “is the largest and the most populous island among the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It lies approximately 400 kilometres east of Taipei, Taiwan. With … Read More →
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Samurai Helmet
Samurai helmet in the museum in Iwakuni Castle. Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. View Larger Map From Wikipedia: “This castle was constructed by Kikkawa Hiroie from 1601 to 1608 as his own castle. Kikkawa was a retainer of a vassal of the Shogun under the … Read More →
Roppongi Hills
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, in Tokyo. Shot hand-held from the street below. View Larger Map
Torii at Hie Shrine (日枝神社)
These torii cover a staircase on the back side of Hie Shrine in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan. The names of various companies are written on them. These are companies that have given money to support the Shrine. View Larger Map
Kintai Bridge (錦帯橋)
Photo of Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. View Larger Map From Wikipedia: “After Iwakuni Castle was built in 1601 by Kikkawa Hiroie, the first lord of Iwakuni Domain, a series of wooden bridges were built, all of which were destroyed by floods … Read More →