There was even a demonstration of samurai sword fighting!
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Sunday, November 9, 2014
On to Kumamoto
After an early morning trip on the bullet train, we found our way to Kumamoto. Our Japanese-style hotel is near Kumamoto Castle, so we walked over and spent several hours there as our first stop. Originally constructed in 1607, much of the castle has been destroyed but rebuilt in historically accurate ways. As soon as the group spotted the outer wall, there was running and excited photographing, as evidenced below:
Our next walk led us to the Hosokawa Residence, a former home of a high-ranking samurai. We were able to experience classic Japanese home construction elements (genkan entry area, wooden rouka hallways along the outer perimeter of the rooms, woven tatami flooring in the rooms, sliding shoji doors, wooden rain doors on the exterior, etc. as we walked throughout the expansive residence.
(I'm sorry I'm having trouble with my -- JY -- photos showing up! Will try to figure this out later . . . )
In general, both MVK and JY are contributing photos and text on the home page to give an overview of each day.
In general, both MVK and JY are contributing photos and text on the home page to give an overview of each day.
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I wonder if y'all can sense any change in the environment on the streets, now that the Japanese and Chinese leaders are going to meet face to face.
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