The long slope,Suwa Shrine

The long slope,Suwa Shrine

This hand-tinted photograph taken around 1887 captures the view from the odoriba (plaza) looking toward the main shrine gate and gallery. The steps are called nagasaka (long slope). People in different styles of dress pose for the camera.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number73‐3‐0]

A view of a village in the mountains

A view of a village in the mountains

The Nishimachi area is viewed from the main approach, Nagasaka, of Nikko-Sannai. The town of Nishimachi and the Daiya River are visible to the right. The field with weeds in the centre, called Iwasakihara, was the property of Iwasaki Yanosuke Iwasaki, president of Mitsubishi Co. Temples such as Shosonin once stood here.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐25‐0]

The approach to Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The approach to Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the entrance to the Sannai area encompassing Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Sanrinoji Temple. Shinkyo Bridge and Nikko Bridge are located to the left. Daiya River is visible in the background to the left. Nagasaka Slope is in the centre. The shrine on the right is Jinjaodo. Stones cut for construction are visible on the left.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number54‐6‐0]

Odoribaba (plaza) and Nagasaka (long slope) of Suwa Shrine

Odoribaba (plaza) and Nagasaka (long slope) of Suwa Shrine

Odoribaba (plaza) and Nagasaka (long slope) of Suwa Shrine==Date:about 1874, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:Ueno Hikoma?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

Japan replaces parliamentary vice minister over repeated gaffes

Japan replaces parliamentary vice minister over repeated gaffes

An undated photo shows Japanese parliamentary vice Cabinet Office minister Shunsuke Mutai. The government accepted the resignation of Mutai and appointed Yasumasa Nagasaka as his successor on March 10, 2017. Mutai was cautioned in September 2016 for being carried across a puddle in a typhoon-hit area but made light of the gaffe six months later. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo