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Cellphones
shop (DoCoMo - NTT is the biggest mobile phone company) and pictures
of local idols (aidoru). |
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Takeshita
- dori, the "coolest" shopping district particularly popular
among young people. |
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Shinto shrine
in Kyoto |
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The pavillion
of the Daisen-in garden, in Kyoto. |
Curiosity:
Shinto shrine are easily distinguished from Buddhist ones because
of their reddish color (see picture above). Although the two religions
are formally different, shinto and buddhist temples stay side by
side. In fact, most of the Japanese follows both religions. |
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Entrance to
the Kyomizudera complex, Kyoto |
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After the
steep staircase, take a breath while looking towards Kyoto! |
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Before entering
a temple you should purify yourself with the holy water of a fountain. |
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magnificent
Zen gardens in Ginkakuji temple (Kyoto) |
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A bridge in
Ginkakuji (or Silver Temple, even though it was never covered with
silver foil). |
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Kinkakuji
pavillion, (kin = gold), covered with golden foil. It is one of
the most photographed temples in Japan. |
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