Night time in the land of the Geisha

the lanterns were easier to photo than the elusive Geisha

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September 9th 2006
We arrived in Kyoto somewhat weary after three days of hardcore sightseeing in Tokyo. When we booked our hotel room it appeared that there was not a big price difference between the cheap rooms and something half decent so we booked the Granvia which was pretty fancy, right in Kyoto station and even had a decent pool. As soon as we got to Granvia we decided to head for the pool, though we near ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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

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