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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: Beautiful Nara
Date: September 17th 2006
Nara (population: 330 000) Nara is described as the cradle of Japanese civilization in terms of design, literature and industry. Strolling through the quiet streets you really feel like you’re stubbled upon a different side of Japan. Maybe it’s because I’m so urbanised now living and working in the hustle and bustle of the big cities. It’s pleasant to experience space again. Accompanie ... read more
Date: September 17th 2006
Nara (population: 330 000) Nara is described as the cradle of Japanese civilization in terms of design, literature and industry. Strolling through the quiet streets you really feel like you’re stubbled upon a different side of Japan. Maybe it’s because I’m so urbanised now living and working in the hustle and bustle of the big cities. It’s pleasant to experience space again. Accompanie ... read more
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