Tour Sparked Learning

I am writing in regard to the walking tour of Kyoto, Japan, led by Steve Beimel of Agoura, mentioned in your Tours & Cruises column Oct. 18. As a former tour participant, I have wonderful memories of Japan and its many temples, shrines and Zen gardens. I appreciate having seen Japan’s preservation of its past. It is the Japanese “style” that has persisted and can be seen in their art and approach to nature, discipline, simplicity and cleanliness. Since the trip I have been very interested in learning more about Japan through histories, novels and films.

GINA MICHAEL

Los Angeles