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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: Day 4 Kyoto Temple tour
Date: May 28th 2009
Hurro Before I move into today's activities I want to put all of your minds at rest. Last night I braved the hotel food and had dinner in the Japanese restaurant. Now I'm not scared of hotel food, but I am scared of hotel prices. The meal in the end wasn't to badly priced (around $45). I had a radish salad and Japanese Beef filet. The salad arrived first and the 1st couple of mouthfuls took a ... read more
Date: May 28th 2009
Hurro Before I move into today's activities I want to put all of your minds at rest. Last night I braved the hotel food and had dinner in the Japanese restaurant. Now I'm not scared of hotel food, but I am scared of hotel prices. The meal in the end wasn't to badly priced (around $45). I had a radish salad and Japanese Beef filet. The salad arrived first and the 1st couple of mouthfuls took a ... read more
