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Kyoto!! Kouyou! Momiji!

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November 23rd 2008
Long weekend (AGAIN!) Family decided to make the mad rush for Kyoto on the peak weekend for fall leaf viewing. These fall colors (kouyou) are known all over Japan and the world, especially the Japanese maples (momiji). For about 2 weeks Japanese news has been showing these leaves. Family guy fans...picture the episode of the new yorkers who rush Quahog, RI. This place was packed in a way I've ... 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