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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: Natural Beauty
Date: March 27th 2006
These are from when Dawn and I went to Kyoto the day after we got home from Hiroshima... we're insane, I know, but it was a lot of fun. Too bad it's still too early for hanami (flower viewing)... Can you believe that it SNOWED the other night?!?!? *sigh* This year the weather is insane... maybe it's me? Hehe... anyway, enjoy the pictures! (^_^) p.s. Can you tell the differences between a ... read more
Date: March 27th 2006
These are from when Dawn and I went to Kyoto the day after we got home from Hiroshima... we're insane, I know, but it was a lot of fun. Too bad it's still too early for hanami (flower viewing)... Can you believe that it SNOWED the other night?!?!? *sigh* This year the weather is insane... maybe it's me? Hehe... anyway, enjoy the pictures! (^_^) p.s. Can you tell the differences between a ... read more
