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Kōchi Castle – Ōte-mon, Bronze Statues, and Monuments

Kōchi Castle was built by Yamauchi Kazutoyo after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The castle was completed in 1611. The bronze statue of Yamauchi Kazutoyo on his horse stands outside the ōte-mon (main gate), while a bronze statue of … Continue reading

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The Master-of-Nets Garden: Exteriors

The Master-of-Nets Garden in Suzhou, People’s Republic of China is really a series of gardens within a garden. All rooms in the structure exit to a garden. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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The Master-of-Nets-Garden: Interiors

The pavilions and halls of the Master-of-Nets Garden in Suzhou, People’s Republic of China are elegant, peaceful places for reflection, study, meditation, and entertaining.guests. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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The Master-of-Nets Garden

The Master-of- Nets Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Suzhou, People’s Republic of China. The garden was originally built in 1174 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) and, inspired by the simple life of a retired fisherman, … Continue reading

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Suzhou: The Garden City

Suzhou, People’s Republic of China is famed for its gardens, including those gardens within the confines of hotels and restaurants. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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Suzhou: the Venice of the East

Suzhou is a major city, northwest of Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, located in the delta of the Yangtze River. It’s many canals have earned it the name “Venice of the East.” Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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The Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai

My time in Shanghai ended with a trip to the top of the Jin Mao Tower, currently the 3rd tallest building in Shanghai and the 28th tallest building in the world. With the towering building surrounded by rainclouds, the exterior … Continue reading

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People’s Square in Shanghai

My visit to Shanghai brought me to People’s Square with views of the Shanghai Museum and the city. Unfortunately, the sky was overcast with constant rain. Although the rain was a deterrent to sightseeing, a very industrious entrepreneur did brisk … Continue reading

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Shanghai Garden

I visited a restaurant with a beautiful garden in Shanghai, China. Shanghai Municipality is the second most highly populated city proper in the world with over 24 million residents. By comparison, New York City has a population of about 8.4 … Continue reading

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The National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine in Taipei

The National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine is dedicated to to those who died fighting for the Republic of China. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko

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