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	Japan Architecture: Nijo Castle, Kyoto, Japan
		Nijo's floorplan derives from the copies of Heian-era mansions popular in the Muromachi period.
		Constructed within the Nijo compound in 1626 for an imperial visit by the Emperor Gomino-O, the Ninomaru Palace is strikingly similar to the Murumachi-era Hosokawa mansion.
		Despite the glory of Nijo, it was used very rarely--three times for Ieyesu and twice for his successor, including the Imperial visit of Gomino-O. When the Shoguns finally returned to Kyoto for visits at the close of the Togukawa era in the mid-1800s, the castle had lain empty for over two-hundred years.
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /kyoto/NIJO.htm (586 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Nijo family (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Nijo, an Emporer's courtesan, is able to be successful as a woman, but only by selling, and thus essentially relinquishing, her sexuality.
		Nijo’s attacking her Emperor (27) is likely to have caused the emperor to restrict significantly the liberty of his concubines, the liberty that Nijo enjoyed.
		The play's question of women balancing their lives in social, business, and family arenas is less important than the issue of to what extent feminism is advancing women as a whole, and to what extent certain individual women are gaining success at the expense of future generations.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nijo-family (202 words)

	Nijyo Palace
		Nijo palace, which was the base of Kyoto of the Tokugawa Shogunate, was built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, as a place for the Tokugawa-ke family to stay in Kyoto.
		Nijo palace was built from 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is the representative architecture of the Momoyama era.
		From today's Nijo Palace, which white walls reflect on the surface of the moat's water, the Kara-mon gate and the Ni no Maru palace are designated as national treasures.
	library.thinkquest.org /29295/Nijo-jo.htm (368 words)

	Nijo
		Born to a family with a reputation for literary ability, Nijo was raised in the Japanese imperial court where her father and grandfather held important positions.
		Nijo had at least two lovers besides the retired emperor; in general, this didn't bother GoFukakusa, who appears to have enjoyed the role of voyeur as much or more than that of lover.
		Nijo's story then jumps to 1289 (some material may be missing from her book), by which time she was already a Buddhist nun: comparatively poor, but making pilgrimages throughout the country, thinking about her past and writing down her thoughts about what she saw and the people she met.
	home.infionline.net /~ddisse/nijo.html (2795 words)

	Nijo Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The construction was completed during the reign of Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1626.
		The Nijo Castle has two concentric rings of fortifications, both consisting of a wall and a wide moat.
		One of the most striking features of Nijo Castle are the "nightingale floors" in the corridors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nijo_Castle (684 words)

	Nijo Jo - The Famous Castle of Kyoto - Japanese Culture
		While Nijo Jo is referred to as a castle, it actually served as the Shogun's residence and has nothing in common with other castles in Japan.
		If you can visit Nijo Jo, please take time to study the intricate carvings of the archway which was influenced by the popular Chinese design of the times.
		When Nijo Jo was occupied by the Shogun, ninja were scattered throughout the garden posing as gardeners.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art21568.asp (546 words)

	Nijojo,Nijojinya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Nijo castle was completed by the third Tokugawa shogun Iemitsu, and remained the official Kyoto residence for the Tokugawa shoguns until the Meiji Restoration.
		In 1867 Nijo castle was presented to the imperial family and its name was changed to Ninomaru palace.
		Nijo castle is surrounded by an outer moat and a high wall with guard stations at strategic locations (see the photo below.
	www.ninpo.org /scenery/nijo.htm (336 words)

	Nijo Castle, Kyoto
		In September 1626 the emperor Goyozei was scheduled to visit Nijo, an act that would affirm the power and authority of the Shogunate, therefore the castle had to be prepared for the official visit.
		A large reception was held in in the Ninomaru Palace northern section in 1915 to celebrate the ascension of the Taisho emperor.
		Looking at the design of Nijo Castle one may come to the conclusion that either Tokugawa Ieyasu was extremely cautious, planning for an attack at anytime (quite possible in his day) or he was simply paranoid.
	www.yamasa.org /japan/english/destinations/kyoto/nijo.html (2281 words)

	Eiko Nijo 1/4 \| Asian American Personalities \| GoldSea
		Once-destitute Kyoto native Eiko Nijo is thriving in the cutthroat LA model market.
		Eiko Nijo is one model with the statuesque proportions, memorable face and the staying power to help right the imbalance in the fresh-face trade.
		One sign of Nijo's success in achieving a salable look--she was recently chosen to appear on the cover and fashion pages of Face, Issue 15.
	goldsea.com /Personalities2/Nijoeiko/nijoeiko.html (440 words)

	Church of the Atonement - Kurdish Homestead Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		June 22 Nijo was confirmed today when the Bishop (in a ceremony much as it was 2000 years ago) placed his hands on Nijo's head and welcomed him into the church.
		Nijo’s brother Hasan was shot during an argument in the village.
		Nijo talked with Father Johnson about how to handle the keen interest in Christian thought and using the prayer book given to him at his confirmation, he has introduced some 40 youngsters and mom's and dad's to his new faith.
	www.churchoftheatonement.org /kurdishProject.asp (1676 words)

	Japan 4 Photographs: Kyoto Area
		At Nijo Castle, an inviting path leads across a stone bridge and on toward the main area of the garden.
		Nijo Castle, which dates to 1603, consists of 70 acres of landscaped grounds.
		Master stonework at Nijo Castle, which is surrounded by massive main walls and a moat.
	www.danhagerman.com /JapanPhoto4.htm (1572 words)

	Shelly's Japan Trip / 1qnijocastle.jpg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The castle was originally built in 1603 to be the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun Ieyasu, and it was completed in 1626 by the third Shogun Iemitsu, who transferred some structures from Fushimi Castle, built in the Momoyama Period (1573-1614).
		Consequently, lavished decorated Nijo Castle is representative of the height of Mamoyama architecture.
		In 1884 it was renamed Nijo Detached Palace and in 1939 donated to the City of Kyoto renamed Nijo Castle (nijo-jo) and opened to the public.
	www.mosquitonet.com /~curtis/shellyjapanpictures/pages/nijocastle.htm (222 words)

	Nijo Castle, Newark 94560 - Restaurant Reviews - jatbar
		The dinner experience at Nijo Castle will be remembered for awhile.
		Nijo Castle food is about a 9...I mean whenever you mix seafood with garlic butter, oil, salt, pepper, and more butter, you cant go wrong.
		There a lot of good places in the bay area (though few are better at Teppan) and Nijo has dropped a rung from the glory days.
	www.jatbar.com /reviews/Newark/Nijo_Castle.asp (690 words)

	Eiko Nijo 2/4 \| Asian American Personalities \| GoldSea
		Nijo: When I was 20 years old I was a company president.
		Nijo: Because it was a new company, it doesn't have anything.
		Nijo: I decided to study modeling because I didn't want to worry about any money and anybody else.
	www.goldsea.com /Personalities2/Nijoeiko/nijoeiko2.html (345 words)

	Kyoto Travel: Nijo Castle (Nijojo)
		Nijo Castle (Nijojo) was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Edo Shogunate, as the Kyoto residence for himself and his successors.
		However, the original honmaru structures were destroyed by fires in the 18th century, and the present building was moved there from the Imperial Palace in 1893.
		Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto's many UNESCO world heritage sites.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e3918.html (208 words)

	The Seattle Times: Restaurants: Creative Nijo should be rolling in sushi lovers
		KEVIN P. Among the sushi rolls at Njio is the Flamin' Fire Roll, a spicy tuna roll wrapped with albacore and yellowfin, topped with rum-soaked sugar cubes resting on a slice of orange and ignited.
		If presentation were the only point, Nijo would rank high among the multitude of Japanese restaurants dotting the city's sushi-saturated landscape.
		Nijo, a West Edge neighborhood newcomer, opened in November.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/restaurants/2002196073_leson04.html (909 words)

	nijo
		When the shogun was not in Kyoto, Nijo Castle would be left with a garrison of loyal troops.
		Lavishly decorated, Nijo Castle in its day served as a symbol of the power and the authority of the Tokugawa military government.
		To enter the castle one must walk through the main gate located on the eastern side of the castle.
	www.thesparksfile.com /nijo.html (579 words)

	Lady Nijo Summary
		Lady Nijo is a historical figure from the 11th century.
		At the age of 14 she was given by her father to the Emperor of Japan to become Emperor's concubine.
		Later she was expelled from the Emperor's court and became a travelling buddhist nun.
	www.bookrags.com /Lady_Nijo (1255 words)

	Nijo Castle Photo Gallery by Steffen A. Bass at pbase.com
		Originally built between 1601 and 1603, Nijo Castle epitomizes the political and military power of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
		Following the Tokugawa victory at Sekigahara (1600), Ieyasu constructed the castle in the heart of Kyoto, not only as a central location for a shogunal palace, but also as a reminder of his indomitable strength to the citizens of what was once the center of imperial authority.
		Nijo was considered to be particularly unfortified, flaunting an air of arrogance by implying that he does not need to fear attack, Ieyasu’s Nijo Castle more closely resembled a princely estate than a defensive structure.
	www.pbase.com /sabass1/nijo (119 words)

	Nijo Castle (Nijojo) \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Kyoto \| Frommers.com
		Built by the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu, in 1603, Nijo Castle is considered the quintessence of Momoyama architecture, built almost entirely of Japanese cypress and boasting delicate transom woodcarvings and paintings by the Kano School on sliding doors.
		The original grounds of the castle, however, were without trees -- supposedly because the falling of leaves in autumn reminded the shogun and his tough samurai of life's transitory nature, making them terribly sad.
		Ironically, it was from Nijo Castle that Emperor Meiji issued his 1868 decree abolishing the shogunate form of government.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/kyoto/A23780.html (472 words)

	Nijo Castle- Kyoto, Japan - VirtualTourist.com
		As the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, leader of a united Japan, Nijo Castle came to represent political and military might.
		It is possible to enter some of the buildings (shoes off, naturally) and view wall paintings (in various states of preservation) showing the Japanese love for nature over the centuries.
		Nijo Castle was built in the early 1600s by Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Japan/Kyoto_fu/Kyoto-973793/Things_To_Do-Kyoto-Nijo_Castle-BR-1.html (1215 words)

	Who is Lady Nijo?
		The character Lady Nijo is based off the author the The Confessions of Lady Nijo (translated from Japanese by Karen Brazell, and published by Peter Owen Ltd,, London).
		She grew up in the Imperial court, and at age 14 became consort to the retired Emperor GoFukakusa, who was 15 years older.
		Nijo had four children, one to the emperor, and the others to two of her lovers (only one without the knowledge of the emperor).
	www.wsu.edu /~cmaier/TopGirls/page5.htm (121 words)

	Nijo Castle
		The Nijo Castle located in Kyoto was finished in 1602 for Tokugawa Ieyasu.
		Though it was constructed for the general, he still controlled his affairs from the Fushimi Castle and the Nijo was but a stopping place for him.
		The Nijo then became a place for accommodating Tokugawa's shoguns.
	library.thinkquest.org /C001119/tour/parse.php3?src=nijo (455 words)

	Nijo - Seattle, WA, 98104 - Citysearch
		Nijo's chef delighted the most discriminating tastes for years while employed at Cutters, Nikko, Ototo and Mikado.
		I walk by Nijo everyday on my way to work -- it looks great from the outside -- and finally thought I'd give it a try for lunch.
		I agree with the last review that the service is very slow overall as well as inconsistant quality of food.
	seattle.citysearch.com /profile/41662071/seattle_wa/nijo.html (819 words)

	Japan 2 Photographs: Kyoto Area
		On the grounds of Nijo Castle, a pedestrian gate built by hand using hand-tied bamboo poles and strips.
		A beautiful place for an inner city walk is the Nijo Castle Gardens.
		Nijo Castle's ornate Karamon Gate, which was built in 1626, leads into the inner palace courtyard.
	www.danhagerman.com /JapanPhoto2.htm (1668 words)

	Nijo-Jo Garden; Oil 24x36 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Ninomaru Garden is the principal garden of three at Nijo Castle, Kjoto.
		Within the garden there is a large pond containing 3 islands, "Island of Eternal Happiness", "Crane Island" and "Turtle Island".
		The carefully sculptured trees and shrubs take a back seat compared to the approximately 1000 different kinds of rocks of many colors, sizes and shapes that seem to be placed in random pattern throughout the garden.
	home.comcast.net /~wgwynneartist/Pages-ImagesForPaintings/Nijo-JoGarden.html (84 words)

	Nijo Castle, Kyoto
		Nijo Castle was built by the shogunate around 1600.
		There are two main buildings, Ninomaru Palace and the castle itself, with its immense walls and moat.
		The doors to get through the castle gates were also immense: about a foot thick.
	www.dgolds.com /oldsite/Japan/Nijo_Castle.htm (169 words)

	Harbor Properties - Harbor Card (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This friendly and elegant downtown setting is offering the highest quality fish and seafood, preparing both traditional and cutting edge style.
		Nijo has a large selection of wine and Sake in their full service cocktail bar.
		Nijo is very accommodating to singles, families and large groups.
	www.harborproperties.com /harborcard/nijo.asp (73 words)

	Nijo Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Originally built between 1601 and 1603 under the supervision of Itakura Katsushige, Nijo Castle epitomized the political and military power of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
		While none of the castles in Japanese history can boast of being completely fortified structures, Nijo was considered to be particularly unfortified.
		Ornately decorated by the Kano family, the principal structure was made up of 33 rooms and was located on the eastern edge of a 70 acre compound.
	www.columbia.edu /itc/ealac/V3613/kyoto/frames/aut_nijo.htm (216 words)

	Nijo Castle (Yulia and Naveh, 11.12.04) Photo Gallery by Yulia & Naveh at pbase.com
		Nijo Castle is one of the most famous places in Kyoto.
		This is the place where the rule of the Tokugawa dynasty of Shoguns (1603-1867) started and ended.
		Due to those, the castle was declared by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site.
	www.pbase.com /gyn/nijo_castle (230 words)

	Lunch Box: Nijo (Seattle Weekly)
		The restaurant does a few simple standbys like veggie tempura ($6.95), but even the nonflambé rolls are mostly high-end, like the three-fish Post Alley roll ($8 for tuna, salmon, and yellowtail with wasabi tobiko, cucumber, and avocado).
		When you finally catch your breath, the raw materials turn out to be pretty good; Nijo's octopus and clam are standouts, and the chirashi don ($11.95 for a selection of sashimi on rice) offers a pleasant tour of the restaurant's wares.
		But if you make an order to go, caveat emptor: The restaurant is so new (it opened Nov. 1) that the kitchen hasn't nailed down a workable take-out rhythm yet.
	www.seattleweekly.com /2004-11-17/food/nijo.php (288 words)

	Nijo Sushi - Seattle - Yelp
		Last night was Nijo's second anniversary of serving up some of the tastiest sushi in Seattle.
		Nijo's is located in a tucked away corner off of Spring St near Alaskan so the street parking may prove to be difficult.
		The effort will be worth it though since you will be rewarded by entering a beautiful atmospheric restaurant with two huge bars, copious seating for couples and a very friendly wait staff.
	www.yelp.com /biz/__wZYX42MHqgerMcESREXw (3110 words)

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