Kyoto Alleys

Kansai Region (Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and a couple geisha)

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July 30th 2009
Sorry for the long delays in posting. While Japan may be completely developed and broadband wired up, they also know to charge you left, right, and centre for access. This is the first free internet hostel I've stayed at for about ten days. So I finally have the time to write. On the negative side, I'm squishing three cities into one blog post. Kyoto July 29-30 After c ... 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