Kodama Shrine This shrine was built in 1918 to to deify General Gentaro Kodama (1852-1906). General Kodama served as the Chief of Staff of the Japanese army in Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese Ward (1904-05) and his leadership was largely responsible for Japan's success in the war. Of special interest to visitors to the shrine are stone sculptures of lion-like dogs (Koma-inu) at the entrance. The Koma-inu sculptures were presented by the Taiwanese people as a contribution to the shrine. General Kodama was...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Kodama Shrine, Enoshima Island, Kanagawa, Japan
Morse Memorial The Morse Memorial was erected in honor of the contributions of of zoologist, anthropologist and museum curator Edward S. Morse to the scientific advancement of Japan. Morse opened a laboratory on Enoshima Island, later taught zoölogy at the Imperial University in Tokyo. During his tenure (1877 to 1880) he introducted modern methods of collecting and classifying objects of natural history. During a train ride between...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett) Morse Memorial, Enoshima Island, Kanagawa, Japan
