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Kirstys birthday - 28/9

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September 28th 2008
Saved the best stuff for my birthday, and as it turned out to be OK weather we caught a train for a day out to Arashiyama. My favourite part of the day was the first part, Iwatayama monkey park. This was amazing, after a 20 minute walk up a beautiful mountain we reached the top (the monkey observatory). I was a little scared at first after warnings that the monkeys might attack. However afte ... read more

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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