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Torii of Itsukushima The Torii, or Gateway, at Miyajima Island is a beloved icon of Japan. It is also an essence of traditional Japanese architectural expression. Sturdy and graceful, it sits in the

Torii of Itsukushima The Torii, or Gateway, at Miyajima Island is a beloved icon of Japan. It is also an essence of traditional Japanese architectural expression. Sturdy and graceful, it sits in the tidal flats before the historic Miyajima shrine

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2008
Date Uploaded: 12.2010
Photo Location: Japan
Camera: Canon PowerShot A95
Copyright: © Alex Shaland