The Art of Setting Stones

In Japan, garden materialsā€”plants, stones, lanterns, and the likeā€”make rounds through gardens like bees at flowers, and though their journey is less fleet, like them they occupy any one spot only temporarily. Those that remain in place for centuries are rare; most are destined by the vagaries of history to a more transient life.

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A Festival of Ages

Imagine Kyoto in the year 1868… To symbolise the new dawn it had been decided the emperor should move his capital to Tokyo. When the day of his departure came, thousands of citizens lined the streets, many distraught and in tears.

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I Sing the City Eclectic

Veteran resident John Dougill offers a peek behind Kyotoā€™s glorious faƧade to reveal the history and workings of a remarkable culture…

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