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Regular neighborhood
In mathematics, a regular neighborhood

In mathematics, a regular neighborhood $$N$$ of a compact topological space $$K$$ that has the homotopy type of a finite CW-complex, with the homotopy equivalence specified up to torsion, and is locally tamely embedded in a topological manifold $$M$$, is a locally flat, compact submanifold of $$M$$, of codimension $$0$$, which is a topological neighborhood of $$K$$ such that the inclusion $$K\subset N$$ is a simple homotopy equivalence, and $$K$$ is a strong deformation retract of $$N$$. We also require that $$\partial N\subset N-K$$ induces an isomorphism on the fundamental groups for every component.



Erik Kjaer Pedersen. Regular neighborhoods in topological manifolds. -- Michigan Math. J. Volume 24, Issue 2 (1977), 177-183.

Mizoram State Museum -- addition
The top floor gallery is devote to Textiles. Among the traditional costumes you will find the dresses of different kinds of Mizo, full size-model of man and woman with festive dresses, Pawnpui (Mizo Blanket made of raw cotton), Hmaram (early clothes of indigo dye) and many more are on display.

The first floor from the entrance is devoted to ethnological gallery. The material culture of the Mizo is represented in this gallery by traditional fiber art, weaponry, hunting implements, distinctive musical instruments, objects of personal adornment, domestic utensils which demonstrate the everyday life of the Mizo people. Tawlhlohpuan (never turning back) worn by a person who is supposed to fight the enemies or wild animals till death. Some ornaments like Thihna (the necklace of Mizo girls with amber or precious breads) and Vakiria (fascinating headdress for women), Thimkual (metal hair pins), and Tangkathi (the necklaces made of silver coins) enrich this gallery.

Just on the left of the entrance is devoted to History Gallery. Photograph and paintings of some prominent persons who contributed a lot to develop Mizo literature, some historical places, stone implements and archeological objects are on display

Just on the right of the entrance is devoted to Anthropology Gallery. A typical Mizo Zawlbuk, bachelor’s dormitory, common house and chief’s house and other domestic usage are exhibited. Ornaments like brass bangle, necklaces and different headgears are on display. You find a famous Chhingpuii’s necklace, chief Vanhnuailiana’s twin nicotine water container and legendary warrior Thawmvunga’s sword. The smoking habits of the traditional Mizo is demonstrated by Tuibur and Vaibel bamboo made smoking pipe used by women and men respectively. Tuiburum is a small gourd container used for nicotine water. Bamboo and cane were used mainly to prepare household keepsakes such as Thul, the treasure box or basket to keep valuable belongings, Emping, well knitted basket and Paikawng loose knitted basket used for carrying jhum product.

Down floor from the entrance is devoted to Natural History Gallery. The forest clad mountains of Mizoram are very rich having a great variety of flora and fauna. The wild animals used to be numerous in the less populated areas of the state. Tiger, leopard, wild pig, sloth bear, barking deer are found in the region. The gallery introduces the visitors with a number of mammals, reptilian and and avian specimens, domesticated mithun, wild buffalo, different kind of deer and a number of birds.

Links

 * Art & Culture Department, Government of Mizoram

Kokubunji Temple
Musashi Kokubunji, after burnt down, had been gradually recovered by the policy of temple and shrine conservation taken in Edo period. In 1733, the main temple was completed. The present one was refurbished in 1987. Yakushido Hall, the museum for conserved cultural properties and Manyo Botanical Garden are on the temple premises.

Ro Mon -- the gate to Kokubunji Temple.

Manyo Botanical Garden --

Links

 * Tokyo Tourism Info
 * TTI

Various links

 * Kyu-Yasuda Garden
 * Kyu-Yasuda Garden
 * Yokoami-cho Koen Park
 * Poet Basho
 * Basho
 * Basho Museum

Kyu-Furukawa Garden
This garden was designed using the slope of the Musashino Highland and the contiguous lower area. The Western-style residence was built on a small hill. The Western portion of the garden was located on the slope and, on the lower level of the grounds, the Japanese garden was created. This property was originally the location of the residence of a famous Meiji Period notable, Mutsu Munemitsu. However, when his second son was adopted into the Furukawa family, it became the property of the Furukawa family (The buildings from the previous era no longer exist). The currently existing western-style residence and garden was designed by the English architect, Josiah Condor (1852 to 1920), who, over the last part of the Meiji Period and first part of the Taisho Period designed the Rokumeikan, the Nicolai Cathedral, the historic Iwasaki western-style residence, etc., and made many contributions to the development of architecture in Japan. Ogawa Jihei, alias Niwashi-Ueji (1860 to 1933), a designer of Japanese gardens from Kyoto, created the Japanese garden renowned for its beauty that matched the level of the residence. The Furukawa garden is regarded as a valuable and typical example of the gardens of the Taisho Period. In 1982, the garden was designated as a famous site.

Links
Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association