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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: Roaming Kyoto -- Chapter 1
Date: September 6th 2009
And the story goes on. The day after I went to Suma beach, my voice was still not quite audible. Fine, I thought, a perfect day for traveling to Kyoto alone and do some photo taking. This is perhaps my third time in Kyoto. First time did the usual sight-seeing routine. Second time came for a festival. I've come to realize that the reason why I love Kyoto so much, is probably because besides the ... read more
Date: September 6th 2009
And the story goes on. The day after I went to Suma beach, my voice was still not quite audible. Fine, I thought, a perfect day for traveling to Kyoto alone and do some photo taking. This is perhaps my third time in Kyoto. First time did the usual sight-seeing routine. Second time came for a festival. I've come to realize that the reason why I love Kyoto so much, is probably because besides the ... read more
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