Japan 2008/2009 - (Page 3) Japan In Japan, the past lives alongside the present, neither overshadowing the other. Ancient feudal values are still a part of everyday life. Zen concepts of nature, harmony and simplicity are deeply rooted in everything from bento boxes to rock gardens. Koi ponds and temples are met with highrises and pachinko parlors and ancient samurai castles rest against a backdrop of modern city skylines. Japan is a paradox that has intrigued visitors for centuries. Experience it first hand on Cruise West’s Hidden Treasures of Japan voyage. Pause for a moment and imagine: it’s high tide at Miyajima. A splash of vermillion takes shape into a massive, “floating” torii gate, welcoming you to the Itsukushima Shrine. Itsukushima, your Exploration Leader explains, was once regarded as so sacred, inhabitants were forbidden to till the soil, give birth or be buried there. The torii gate marks the transition from the world of the profane to that of the sacred. As you draw closer to the gate and the now-thriving town of Miyajima, you’re struck once again by the dichotomy of ancient and modern, physical and spiritual — by the enigma that is Japan. JAPAN 3 www.cruisewest.com http://www.cruisewest.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Japan 2008/2009 Japan 2008/2009 Contents Japan Why Cruise West? Cruise West's Spirit of Oceanus Exploration Leaders Hidden Treasures of Japan + Kyoto Land Tour About Your Ship Peace of Mind Plan Frequently Asked Questions Other Spirit of Oceanus Destinations Japan 2008/2009 Japan 2008/2009 - Japan 2008/2009 (Page Cover1) Japan 2008/2009 - Japan 2008/2009 (Page Cover2) Japan 2008/2009 - Contents (Page 1) Japan 2008/2009 - Japan (Page 2) Japan 2008/2009 - Japan (Page 3) Japan 2008/2009 - Why Cruise West? (Page 4) Japan 2008/2009 - Why Cruise West? (Page 5) Japan 2008/2009 - Cruise West's Spirit of Oceanus (Page 6) Japan 2008/2009 - Cruise West's Spirit of Oceanus (Page 7) Japan 2008/2009 - Exploration Leaders (Page 8) Japan 2008/2009 - Exploration Leaders (Page 9) Japan 2008/2009 - Hidden Treasures of Japan + Kyoto Land Tour (Page 10) Japan 2008/2009 - Hidden Treasures of Japan + Kyoto Land Tour (Page 11) Japan 2008/2009 - Hidden Treasures of Japan + Kyoto Land Tour (Page 12) Japan 2008/2009 - Hidden Treasures of Japan + Kyoto Land Tour (Page 13) Japan 2008/2009 - Hidden Treasures of Japan + Kyoto Land Tour (Page 14) Japan 2008/2009 - Hidden Treasures of Japan + Kyoto Land Tour (Page 15) Japan 2008/2009 - About Your Ship (Page 16) Japan 2008/2009 - About Your Ship (Page 17) Japan 2008/2009 - Peace of Mind Plan (Page 18) Japan 2008/2009 - Frequently Asked Questions (Page 19) Japan 2008/2009 - Other Spirit of Oceanus Destinations (Page 20) Japan 2008/2009 - Other Spirit of Oceanus Destinations (Page 21) Japan 2008/2009 - Other Spirit of Oceanus Destinations (Page Cover4)
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