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  • Man Mo Temple Hong Kong - Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature (man) and the God of War (Mo)  both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students hoping to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.  Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and to pause here beneath giant hanging incense coils is a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby shopping and financial district.  Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
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  • Man Mo Temple Hong Kong - Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature (man) and the God of War (Mo)  both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students hoping to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.  Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and to pause here beneath giant hanging incense coils is a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby shopping and financial district.  Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
    man-mo-temple-hong-kong-06.jpg
  • Man Mo Temple Hong Kong - Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature (man) and the God of War (Mo)  both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students hoping to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.  Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and to pause here beneath giant hanging incense coils is a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby shopping and financial district.  Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
    man-mo-temple-hong-kong-03.jpg
  • Wshing Tree at Man Mo Temple Hong Kong - Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature (man) and the God of War (Mo)  both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students hoping to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.  Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and to pause here beneath giant hanging incense coils is a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby shopping and financial district.  Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
    man-mo-temple-hong-kong-01.jpg
  • Wshing Tree at Man Mo Temple Hong Kong - Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature (man) and the God of War (Mo)  both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students hoping to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.  Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and to pause here beneath giant hanging incense coils is a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby shopping and financial district.  Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
    man-mo-temple-hong-kong-02.jpg
  • Man Mo Temple Hong Kong - Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature (man) and the God of War (Mo)  both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students hoping to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.  Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and to pause here beneath giant hanging incense coils is a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby shopping and financial district.  Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
    man-mo-temple-hong-kong-04.jpg
  • Man Mo Temple Hong Kong - Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature (man) and the God of War (Mo)  both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students hoping to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.  Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and to pause here beneath giant hanging incense coils is a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby shopping and financial district.  Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
    man-mo-temple-hong-kong-05.jpg
  • Confucious at the Temple of Literature - The Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
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  • The Temple of Literature or Van Mieu -  In its beginning the Temple of Literature functioned as Vietnam's first university which was set up within the temple to educate Vietnam's nobles, royalty and members of the elite. The university functioned for more than 700 years.
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  • Confucious at the Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-26.jpg
  • Confucious at the Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-25.jpg
  • The Temple of Literature is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-2.jpg
  • Dragon Topiary at Van Mieu Temple of Literature - a Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-23.jpg
  • Dragon Topiary at Van Mieu Temple of Literature - a Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-22.jpg
  • Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-18.jpg
  • Dragon Topiary at Van Mieu Temple of Literature - a Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-17.jpg
  • Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-15.jpg
  • Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-14.jpg
  • Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-12.jpg
  • Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-13.jpg
  • The Temple of Literature is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-3.jpg
  • The Temple of Literature is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-4.jpg
  • Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-21.jpg
  • Temple of Literature Van Mieu is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-19.jpg
  • Dragon Topiary at Van Mieu Temple of Literature - a Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-11.jpg
  • The Temple of Literature is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-1.jpg
  • The Temple of Literature is Confucian temple which was formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It is Confucian Temple, not Buddhist, and was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-5.jpg
  • The Temple of Literature is a Confucian temple - formerly a center of learning in Hanoi. It was once called Imperial Academy - Vietnam's first university.  It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. The various pavilions, halls, statues and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. The temple is shown on the 100,000 Vietnamese Dong banknote.
    temple-of-literature-7.jpg
  • Stelae of Doctors at the Temple of Literature - <br />
Carved stone turtle steles with elaborate motifs are meant to honor both talent and to encourage study. The turtle is a symbol of longevity.  The doctors steles are a valuable historical resource for the study of culture, education and sculpture in Vietnam.  The Chinese engravings on each stele praise the merits of the monarch and cite the reason for holding royal exams.  The Temple of Literature's 82 steles engraved with the names of doctorate holders dating as far back as 1442 were recognized as a World Documentary Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2010.
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  • Stelae of Doctors at the Temple of Literature - <br />
Carved stone turtle steles with elaborate motifs are meant to honor both talent and to encourage study. The turtle is a symbol of longevity.  The doctors steles are a valuable historical resource for the study of culture, education and sculpture in Vietnam.  The Chinese engravings on each stele praise the merits of the monarch and cite the reason for holding royal exams.  The Temple of Literature's 82 steles engraved with the names of doctorate holders dating as far back as 1442 were recognized as a World Documentary Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2010.
    temple-of-literature-10.jpg
  • Dragon Topiary at Van Mieu Temple of Literature - Topiary is the art of trainingn shrubs and plants via clipping leaves to develop certain shapes. The word comes from lLatin topiarius.  Plants that are usually used for topiary are evergreens with dense foliage such as yet.   Hedges sometimes take on a fanciful form like topiary to give them extra beauty.
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  • Stelae of Doctors at the Temple of Literature - <br />
Carved stone turtle steles with elaborate motifs are meant to honor both talent and to encourage study. The turtle is a symbol of longevity.  The doctors steles are a valuable historical resource for the study of culture, education and sculpture in Vietnam.  The Chinese engravings on each stele praise the merits of the monarch and cite the reason for holding royal exams.
    temple-of-literature-6.jpg
  • Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature and the God of War. Inside there are always many incense coils burning, as offerings from worshippers.
    man-mo-temple-2.jpg
  • Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a temple in Hong Kong that reveres the God of Literature and the God of War.
    man-mo-temple-1.jpg
  • Tengu are a class of supernatural creatures found in Japanese folklore, art, theater, and literature. They are one of the best known monster-spirits and are sometimes worshipped as Shinto gods. Tengu were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey, so they are traditionally depicted with both human and avian characteristics.
    takao-tengu-1.jpg
  • Tengu are a class of supernatural creatures found in Japanese folklore, art, theater, and literature. They are one of the best known monster-spirits and are sometimes worshipped as Shinto gods. Tengu were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey, so they are traditionally depicted with both human and avian characteristics.
    takao-tengu-2.jpg
  • Tengu are a class of supernatural creatures found in Japanese folklore, art, theater, and literature. They are one of the best known monster-spirits and are sometimes worshipped as Shinto gods. Tengu were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey, so they are traditionally depicted with both human and avian characteristics.
    takao-tengu-3.jpg
  • Tengu are a class of supernatural creatures found in Japanese folklore, art, theater, and literature. They are one of the best known monster-spirits and are sometimes worshipped as Shinto gods. Tengu were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey, so they are traditionally depicted with both human and avian characteristics.
    takao-tengu-4.jpg
  • Manyo no Mori Park was developed because Hamakita City, a part of Hamamatsu, was related to Manyoshu and Manyo culture.  The ancient temple Fudoji which was build during the Nara period is adjacent to the site.  The Kakusui Garden and its teahouses are surprisingly beautiful for a municipal park especially during springtime. Manyo-no-Mori is also a facility where visitors can experience Manyo culture and literature.
    manyo-3.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-07.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-06.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-05.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-01.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-88.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-10.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-140.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-04.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-09.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-03.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel.  The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands and flowers.
    rosanji-02.jpg
  • Rozan-ji temple was originally built in 938 on Mt Hiei, in the northern hills of Kyoto, and moved to its present location in 1571. Lady Murasaki wrote this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature while she lived here, thereby giving a certain historical feeling to the temple. The Tale of Genji is sometimes considered the world's first novel. The original mansion where the book was written is long gone. Today Rozan-ji occupies those grounds. The temple garden is unique in its use of of its moss islands.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-141.jpg
  • Manyo no Mori Park was developed because Hamakita City, a part of Hamamatsu, was related to Manyoshu and Manyo culture.  The ancient temple Fudoji which was build during the Nara period is adjacent to the site.  The Kakusui Garden and its teahouses are surprisingly beautiful for a municipal park especially during springtime. Manyo-no-Mori is also a facility where visitors can experience Manyo culture and literature.
    manyo-no-mori-7.jpg
  • Manyo no Mori Park was developed because Hamakita City, a part of Hamamatsu, was related to Manyoshu and Manyo culture.  The ancient temple Fudoji which was build during the Nara period is adjacent to the site.  The Kakusui Garden and its teahouses are surprisingly beautiful for a municipal park especially during springtime. Manyo-no-Mori is also a facility where visitors can experience Manyo culture and literature.
    manyo-no-mori-6.jpg
  • Manyo no Mori Park was developed because Hamakita City, a part of Hamamatsu, was related to Manyoshu and Manyo culture.  The ancient temple Fudoji which was build during the Nara period is adjacent to the site.  The Kakusui Garden and its teahouses are surprisingly beautiful for a municipal park especially during springtime. Manyo-no-Mori is also a facility where visitors can experience Manyo culture and literature.
    manyo-no-mori-3.jpg
  • Manyo no Mori Park was developed because Hamakita City, a part of Hamamatsu, was related to Manyoshu and Manyo culture.  The ancient temple Fudoji which was build during the Nara period is adjacent to the site.  The Kakusui Garden and its teahouses are surprisingly beautiful for a municipal park especially during springtime. Manyo-no-Mori is also a facility where visitors can experience Manyo culture and literature.
    manyo-no-mori-2.jpg
  • Manyo no Mori Park was developed because Hamakita City, a part of Hamamatsu, was related to Manyoshu and Manyo culture.  The ancient temple Fudoji which was build during the Nara period is adjacent to the site.  The Kakusui Garden and its teahouses are surprisingly beautiful for a municipal park especially during springtime. Manyo-no-Mori is also a facility where visitors can experience Manyo culture and literature.
    manyo-no-mori-8.jpg
  • Manyo no Mori Park was developed because Hamakita City, a part of Hamamatsu, was related to Manyoshu and Manyo culture. The ancient temple Fudoji which was build during the Nara period is adjacent to the site. The Kakusui Garden and its teahouses are surprisingly beautiful for a municipal park especially during springtime. Manyo-no-Mori is also a facility where visitors can experience Manyo culture and literature.
    manyo-no-mori-amber-2.jpg
  • Noh Stage - Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
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  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-performance-1.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
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  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
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  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-mask-1.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
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  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
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  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-6.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-5.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-4.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-3.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-2.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-performance-2.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-mask-6.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
    noh-7.jpg
  • Noh theater involves music, dance and drama and themes are structured around song and dance. Movements are slow, the tone is monotonous  though the language is poetic and the costumes are rich and elaborate. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events. Themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds, ghosts and spirits. Its origins are the 14th century and was developed together with kyogen - comical pieces performed during interludes of the main noh performance. The dual arts of noh and kyogen combined is known as nogaku - listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh was popularized by Zeami during the Muromachi Period and attracted the government's patronage of the art form. Four main noh troupes were established, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples.  During the Tokugawa Period the shogunate made noh its official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Noh thus became more standardized with an emphasis on tradition rather than innovation. A fifth troupe was added which have survived and perform even today.  Noh is performed on a square stage with all sides of the stage open, except for the back side which consists of a wall with a painted image of a pine tree.  One key element of noh are the masks which tell the audience what character is being portrayed:  demons, spirits, women and men of different ages. These masks are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress. The costumes have multiple layers and textures that create an effect of resplendence.  Fans are also used to express different objects such as lanterns or knives.
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