Cool Japan: A Guide to Tokyo, Kyoto, Tohoku and Japanese Culture Past and Present (Museyon Guides)
Sumiko Kajiyama
Language: English
Pages: 288
ISBN: 0984633456
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Written by local expert Sumiko Kajiyama, Cool Japan is a three-part travel guide that explores the heart of Japanese culture and must-see places from a uniquely Japanese perspective. First, visit Kyoto, where you will discover 1,000 years of history from the ancient love story the Tale of Genji to the traditional tea ceremony. Then head to Tokyo to experience Japan’s cutting-edge capital, where the 21st-century kawaii culture collides with landmarks like the Kabuki-za Theater and the Imperial Palace. For a different perspective, venture outside the city to the serene towns of Tohoku, the region largely affected by the 2011 tsunami disaster. Informative, entertaining, and useful, this book is an ideal introduction for any traveler looking for a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, past and present.
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committed adultery with Onnasannomiya and had a son, Kaoru. Genji had no choice but to accept the illegitimate son as his own and wondered if it was the result of his mistakes in his younger days. Finally, his loving Murasaki-no-ue passed away and the depressed Genji considered becoming a priest. After Genji’s death, the story continues in Uji Jujo (The Ten Chapters of Uji), which takes place in nearby Uji. The main characters are Genji’s youngest son—actually a son of Kashiwagi—Kaoru, and his
from here and there is an elegant shrine garden, Shin-en, in the back. This would be a perfect spot to imagine how Hikaru Genji lived. 29 Kamigamo shrine and Kamo (Aoi) Matsuri As it was built only 100 years or so ago, Heian Jingu appears more colorful compared to other older shrines and temples. There are many interesting places to see in the shrine garden. The area surrounding the Taihei-kaku (Hashidono) is especially beautiful. This covered bridge over the pond allows you to see a
it is registered among the UNESCO World Heritage sites of ancient Kyoto. Ujigami Shrine and its main hall (right) The locations of the Byodo-in Temple and Ujigami Shrine are exactly the same as the two villas in Uji Jujo. The atmosphere of this place fits perfectly to the story setting where the prince, lamenting his ill fate in the capital’s politics, hides out with the princesses. You can imagine hearing the rustling sound of their silk kimonos behind the bamboo blinds. From Ujigami Shrine,