A Day Trip to Kanazawa and Toyama

Mr. Greenwood visited Kanazawa and Toyama city on business. It was a clear day in pacific side of Main island.  All major mountain range were visible from the window of the air craft. Naturally, Japan sea side was under thick clouds.

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Mt. Fuji

After the business, he visited folklore and folk craft museum in Toyama. He was most impressed by old farmer's house.

It was using heavy zelkova tree for main frame work. Zelkova tree was painted by lacquer.

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Farmer's House

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Interior of Farmer's House

Toyama has a long lasting business of medicine manufacturing and distribution over 400 years.

January 14, 2000


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