How ultra cool are they?

From Modern to Traditional by an ultra cool route

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February 13th 2010
Today we are leaving the neon lights of modern Tokyo behind and heading into the modern yet quaint area of Kyoto. I was very excited about this for 2 reasons: 1)I have always wanted to go here. It was number 3 in my top 10 place to visit, right after Mongolia and Antarctica. 2)This is the home of the traditional Geishas! I have always had a fascination with the world of Geishas ever since r ... 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