Geisha
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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. Fo... [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. Fo... [read more] Blog: South East Kyoto
Date: May 17th 2008
Kyoto is really beautiful with too many temples and pagodas to see!! Steve can hardly write his itinerary for trying!! It has been great weather, we have finally used our sun cream!! Also we found a sweet Japanese man who showed us around!! He pointed out the real Geisha girls from the fakes!! We have 5 days but to see everything you need 6 months I think.... ... read more
Date: May 17th 2008
Kyoto is really beautiful with too many temples and pagodas to see!! Steve can hardly write his itinerary for trying!! It has been great weather, we have finally used our sun cream!! Also we found a sweet Japanese man who showed us around!! He pointed out the real Geisha girls from the fakes!! We have 5 days but to see everything you need 6 months I think.... ... read more
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We are about to spend 12 months not working and seeing some of the world and are very excited!! ... full info
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