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Myōshōji River
is designated as a Class A river by the Japanese government with a length of 9.7 km and a basin area of 21.4 km². Course It starts in the Myō-ji Temple pond in Suginami Ward, and joins the Egotagawa later on. It flows into the Kanda River (Takadanobaba Takadanobaba (Japanese: 高田馬場 ''Takada-no-baba'') is a neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. History Originally, the area's name was read ''Takatanobaba'' and many Tokyo residents in their 50s or older pronounce it as such. However, you ... Channel) in Shinjuku Ward. Recent history Due to the progress of urbanization, the water retention capacity of the Myōshōji River has fallen and there is an increasing risk of water damage. To cope with this situation, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has constructed revetments that can handle rainfall of up to 50 millimeters per hour. References kensetsu.metro.tokyo.jp External links {{Rivers of Japan Rivers of Tokyo Rivers of Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsugaku-dō Park
("Park of the Philosophy Shrine" or "Temple Garden of Philosophy") is a public park in Tokyo, Japan. Most of the park is in Nakano Ward, while approximately 7% (at the south-eastern edge) is in Shinjuku Ward. It was created successively during the years 1904 to 1919 by the philosopher and founder of Toyo University, Inoue Enryō. Inoue thought of this philosophical theme park as a place for mental cultivation. In 2020, the park was designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty. Outline The main characteristics of the park are 77 garden features named according to philosophical concepts and the commemoration of various sages and philosophers of the Eastern and the Western philosophical traditions. Philosophers and Sages # The Four Sages of World Philosophy: Buddha, Confucius, Socrates, Kant # The Six Wise Men of the East: Shōtoku Taishi, Sugawara no Michizane, Zhuāngzǐ, Zhū Xī, Nāgārjuna, Kapila # The Three Founders of Philosophy: The Yellow Emperor, Akṣapāda, Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |