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The most common images of Japanese culture are the temples, pagodas,
and shrines. Japan has no lack of Shinto shrines and Buddhist Temples;
in fact, I saw so many that by the end of the trip I didn't care to see
another temple in my life. There are also several castles and palaces
remaining from the feudal and imperial eras. I was particularly struck
by the extremely austere interiors; apparently Japanese rulers had a different
idea of luxury compared to Westerners.
Temple at Narita |
Mastumoto Castle |
Miyajima |
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