The Ninja Maze!

New Years in Kyoto

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January 4th 2010
After a whirlwind trip home, I made it back to Japan in one piece, met Jim in Tokyo and we headed to Kyoto for New Years. It was the first time in Kyoto for both of us and my first impression is that the city has a lot of personality. It's an incredibly large city, but it never felt that way and it was incredibly easy to get around on trains, subways and by foot. Since we were only there for a cou ... 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