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An Old Temple in my Neighbourhood
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Lovely shots shinpachi!
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December 23rd is Emperor Akihito's 85th birthday.
This will be the last birthday for him as Emperor because he is to resign in next April.
On this date 70 years ago, Hideki Tojo and other 6 were executed as Class-A war criminals in the Sugamo Prison in Tokyo.
We should remember that Akihito had no responsibilities about the war but was remrked in the history with this date.
I wish his longer life with his family afer the retirement.
This will be the last birthday for him as Emperor because he is to resign in next April.
On this date 70 years ago, Hideki Tojo and other 6 were executed as Class-A war criminals in the Sugamo Prison in Tokyo.
We should remember that Akihito had no responsibilities about the war but was remrked in the history with this date.
I wish his longer life with his family afer the retirement.
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
I wish the Emperor well in his retirement and hope he has many years ahead of him to enjoy a peaceful retirement.
Have they announced his successor yet, Shinpachi?
Have they announced his successor yet, Shinpachi?
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Good stuff shinpachi!
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There is a gently sloped road on the top of this stairs which leads to the old temple in my neighborhood.
Once upon a time, the road was originally flat at the same level as the ground in front because there was a steep slope to the left.
People slipped down the slope with the wagons frequently and some died.
143 years ago, a monk stood up and the slope was destroyed. Instead, this long and gentle slope was formed.
I used to complain this long slope till I knew this history but now appreciate the monk.
Once upon a time, the road was originally flat at the same level as the ground in front because there was a steep slope to the left.
People slipped down the slope with the wagons frequently and some died.
143 years ago, a monk stood up and the slope was destroyed. Instead, this long and gentle slope was formed.
I used to complain this long slope till I knew this history but now appreciate the monk.
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Very cool!
Good stuff shinpachi!
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Nice shots shinpachi!
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A group of Korean tourists visited the temple to pay respects this morning.
But the tour guide seemed to have forgot the small shrine on the right which was dedicated to an ancient Korean carpenter Mr. Ban. I was going to tell it to them but gave up because it was not my job. Mr. Ban became Japanese citizen later like other many Koreans in this area. One of my friends was also called Ban but he was a bank clerk.
But the tour guide seemed to have forgot the small shrine on the right which was dedicated to an ancient Korean carpenter Mr. Ban. I was going to tell it to them but gave up because it was not my job. Mr. Ban became Japanese citizen later like other many Koreans in this area. One of my friends was also called Ban but he was a bank clerk.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Sometimes it's up to us to remind the younger ones, Shinpachi-san
Otherwise, how will they learn?
Otherwise, how will they learn?
Excellent Pics...
that rather Tall building in the back ground is very familiar...Abeno Harukas tallest building in Osaka.
a great view of Osaka in all directions can be had from there.....and i'm pretty sure my wife and I visited that temple as well courtesy of a great tourguide, Shinpachi.
Hope you are well my friend.
that rather Tall building in the back ground is very familiar...Abeno Harukas tallest building in Osaka.
a great view of Osaka in all directions can be had from there.....and i'm pretty sure my wife and I visited that temple as well courtesy of a great tourguide, Shinpachi.
Hope you are well my friend.
Good shots shinpachi!
Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
Excellent photos Shinpachi, thank you for sharing sir.
