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Rambling Letter On Kyoto Life And Lake Biwa
A long reader letter from Kyoto describes evenings at a private home, temple sights around Kioto and Osaka, palace grounds, Heronlike pagodas, Mi-dera monastery, and views of Lake Biwa. The author notes contrasts between Western and Japanese life, comments on missionaries, heat, and local customs, and recounts travel along the Tokaido to Otsu with vivid impressions of gardens, statues, and ancient trees. He also mentions encounters with locals, the weathered palace history, and reflections on culture, art, and daily life in early Meiji era Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prine
Kioto
Ie Bia
Toktoy
Mere
Lis
Faber
Kobo
Sain
Japan
Hottie
Dunedor
Abele Messiona
Lugeane
Bell
Thuy
Ike
Riota
Pam
Jim
McRes
Mimmie
Nitumia
Franis Aystein
Golden Gate Park
Adam’s Apple
Garden of Eden
Louis
Kiotw
Otsu
Biwa
Tokaido
Hinooks
Osaka
Oten
Fujiyama
Uni
Seta
Awad
Kutada
Karasaki
Owl
Tam
Mi-dera
Satsuma
Rome
Montery
Mi Dora
Jeebo
Murasaki Shikibu