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by GenkiMac Kagura is a specialty of the area in which I live (North of the prefecture). It is Shinto legends which are acted out on stage through dance and speeches. The legends differ from place to place but all contain heros and devils and if you are lucky dragons and Queens. It is truly a rich part of japanese tradition that you shouldn't miss. The music is unique and when professionals are performing, the synchronisation with the music is beautiful. The music is made up of a large drum, small drum, flute and a metal clappy instrument(the name of which I don't know!). There is a Kagura Theatre in Midori-cho, the town next to mine and it is called the 'Kagura Monzen Togimura.' During Kagura season there are performances every Saturday and Sunday but I will find out some more details for you shortly. Access is best by car but if you only have public transport then take the bus along the Chugoku Expressway which runs between Osaka and HIroshima and get off at 'Midori'. From there it is about a 2 or 3 km walk along one main road and it can't be missed. You could even try hitchhiking! For photos from a local production see the travelogue: Kagura Leave a Comment
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by luciano Sukkei-en garden There is more than the Peace Park in Hiroshima city. Shukkei-en garden is a beautiful place for relaxing in the late afternoon, after been walking around the major sights. It was originally designed in 1620 by Nagaakira Asano, a feudal lord ruling this district.
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by Sharrie 27 mins by train + 10 mins by ferry from Hiroshima is the celebrated shrine on Miyajima island. Acclaimed to be one of the 3 most beautiful spots in Japan, Itsukush ma Shrine is a must for everyone who made it as far as Hiroshima. Give yourself at least 4 hours to discover the beauty of this island. I shall upload all my photos of this amazing little island when VT has a locator for it. In the mean time, please proceed to its official site for further information. Leave a Comment
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by GenkiMac If you're interested in seeing some real Japan and don't mind hanging out in the countryside with the oldies drop me a line and I'll set you up with a homestay with the most amazing hospitality you will ever receive. You can't know Japan without meeting the Japanese! Leave a Comment
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by tompt Always wanted to know how the japanese manufacture cars? Here is your chance. The Mazda company organises english spoken tours of its plant. See the Mazda website: http://www.mazda.co.jp/Museum/ Leave a Comment
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by Sharrie 27 mins by train + 10 mins by ferry from Hiroshima is the celebrated shrine on Miyajima island. Acclaimed to be one of the 3 most beautiful spots in Japan, Itsukush ma Shrine is a must for everyone who made it as far as Hiroshima. Give yourself at least 4 hours to discover the beauty of this island. I shall upload all my photos of this amazing little island when VT has a locator for it. In the mean time, please proceed to its official site for further information. Leave a Comment
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 Maybe a bonzai tree, maybe not, hell if I know by Ike_2005 I don't know if this really is a Bonzai tree or not, but I thought it was cool so I took the picture of it. Leave a Comment
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by Kartann I love so much a cute one on the way to Itsukushima shrine Leave a Comment
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 Naked Chick Monument by Ike_2005 I thought this was kind of odd to have out in public, but who am I to say. It's a statue of 4 naked chicks. We saw it on our way to the Castle. Leave a Comment
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