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Enryakuji temple – Kyoto (Pictorial)

This is one of my favourite temple regions and it is a World Heritage Site to boot.  You will need a least a whole day to explore the three temple complexes properly.  You will also need to have a basic level of fitness as the site is on top of Mt Hiei and there are… Read More Enryakuji temple – Kyoto (Pictorial)

07/10/201907/10/2019 Japan - Culture and History.Leave a comment

Fukuoka Population Statistics from 1150.

I have been living in Fukuoka city now for about a year and I’m slowly learning more about this great city. One point that many people don’t realise when we talk about population history is how few people used to live in cities. Cities we all know today a mega cities with millions of people… Read More Fukuoka Population Statistics from 1150.

05/02/2019 Japan - Culture and History.4 Comments

Dutch trade port of Dejima, Nagasaki.

During the ‘isolation period’ of Japan also known as the Edo Period a few nations were still allowed to trade in Japan. The Dutch, Koreans and Chinese were the only nations granted trade rights. The Dutch company ‘VOC’ were famous around the world and they set up a trade port in Nagasaki. Dejima was established… Read More Dutch trade port of Dejima, Nagasaki.

04/11/2018 Japan - Culture and History.6 Comments

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