Me and My Kimono

Takayama and Shirakawago and Kyoto

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September 21st 2007
Well, as you know we were getting our feet wet and had a surprise with the bus. After that was settled I got confortable in my Kymono. (See Pic), So did Siu yee with the eating (See pic). I still cannot figure out how to use the damn toilets. The instructions are all in Japanese (See pics). I think I will start a photo montage of Japanese toilets. WE even have a pic of one with a sink on top of ... read more

Asia » Japan

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more