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Foreign Footsteps

А.К. Шоу и часовня в Каруидзаве (Фотография: Tomoko Kamishima)

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Follow this series on following the influential footsteps of more than 20 past foreign residents of Japan, who arrived after it opened up its doors to the rest of the world in 1854. People came from across the world to Japan to do business, spread the word of God, and help Japan upgrade to a modern infrastructure.

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Yokohama's Yamate No.111

Yokohama's Yamate No.111

Tomoko Kamishima

The original owner of Yamate No. 111 was John Edward Laffin (a half Japanese, half American, who managed a shipping company an..

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Nagasaki Glover Garden

Nagasaki Glover Garden

Tomoko Kamishima

In Nagasaki, there is a stylish Western house high up on a cliff in Minami Yamate, commanding a panoramic view of Nagasaki Port...

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Old Shimbashi Station

Old Shimbashi Station

Tomoko Kamishima

Old Shimbashi Station represents a long-lasting bond between Britain and Japan. Restored building and “0 Mile” marker are symb..

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Nikko’s Kanaya Hotel

Nikko’s Kanaya Hotel

Tomoko Kamishima

Nikko Kanaya Hotel commands the best location for access to Nikko’s World Heritage Site. You can enjoy every bit of Nikko’s ch..

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Nikko's Chuzen-ji Lake

Nikko's Chuzen-ji Lake

Tomoko Kamishima

Chuzen-ji Lake has a lot of beautiful faces, depending on the time of the day or season, the direction you are looking in, or how..

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Yokohama Kamon-yama Park

Yokohama Kamon-yama Park

Tomoko Kamishima

Kamon-yama Park (originally known as Railway Hill) is a famous viewing spot for cherry blossoms, only a 10-minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho..

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Yamate Koen Park

Yamate Koen Park

Tomoko Kamishima

If you’d like to enjoy some greenery and big trees during your stay in Yokohama, I know just the place for you: Yamate Koen Pa..

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Yamate History Archives

Yamate History Archives

Tomoko Kamishima

One of the preserved buildings, the Yamate History Archives (Shiryo-kan 山手資料館 ) now acts as an archive of the old Yamate ..

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Kurihama’s Perry Park

Kurihama’s Perry Park

Tomoko Kamishima

Since Perry came on shore at Kurihama in 1853, the history of Japan suddenly and forever changed. Perry Park is the starting point..

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Yokosuka's Verny Park

Yokosuka's Verny Park

Tomoko Kamishima

There is a beautiful park near JR Yokosuka Station called Verny Park. It is named after a Frenchman who came to Japan in 1865.

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