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The World of the Minshuku |
| Section: LIFE / TRENDS |
| Author: Julian Weiss |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 2/1/1996 |
| Size: 1,971 Words, 13,956 Characters |
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Walking away from the taxi, baggage in hand, I approached the modest, two-story building before dusk. Its appearance was pleasant and inviting. Approaching the front walkway, a traditional andon lamp with its colorful kanji inscription greeted me. Typical of houses in Kyoto, this wooden structure--with its distinctly Japanese roof and tidy shrubbery gracing the walkway--attested to the unique cultural heritage of this nation. vbcrlf Far outside the city's downtown corridor, the area was blessed with cooler air. In contrast to the polluted and humidity-laden ambience of most East Asian cities, this was indeed refreshing.vbcrlf Instead of doormen and bellhops, one woman in a brightly colored kimono ...
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...acquaintance translated upon my return to the United States. It said, "You can visit again, and if space is available, stay as a family member in our house." The expression of true hospitality, after attempts on both sides to break down cultural barriers, was worth far more than money saved by lodging there. As I bowed to the crowd, Miss Taniguchi said, "This was like a visit with friends." vbcrlf
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