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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]
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] Blog: Kyoto, re-re-..revisited. Finally.
Date: September 8th 2007
Mitsu and I have been planning to visit Kyoto since we got together. But something always gets in the way...no days off together, not getting out of the house on time. Well, we finally made it. It only took us eight months!! Two of the most famous temples in Kyoto are Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple) and Ginkaku-ji (Silver Temple). One is aptly named, the other less so. Still, onwards. Taking our be ... read more
Date: September 8th 2007
Mitsu and I have been planning to visit Kyoto since we got together. But something always gets in the way...no days off together, not getting out of the house on time. Well, we finally made it. It only took us eight months!! Two of the most famous temples in Kyoto are Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple) and Ginkaku-ji (Silver Temple). One is aptly named, the other less so. Still, onwards. Taking our be ... read more
