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Kyoto Pictures

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September 28th 2004
After 2 weeks, I've finally found a moment to upload some pictures from my Kyoto trip. Kyoto is beautiful. Hirakata City isn't exactly the most beautiful area of Japan, but Kyoto is a much nicer place. Eventually, I'll post some pictures from Tokyo and the Tokyo Game Show. ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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