nijo castle moat

Kyoto 30/9

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October 1st 2008
Although today was predicted as another rainy day , we decided to brave it and set off for Nijo castle anyway. The castle was really interesting. It had specially designed squeaking floorboards to detect intruders (this was Daves favourite part of the castle). The inside of the castle was beautiful it had golden painting on the walls and ceilings, and dummies acting out the people and the p ... 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