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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: Kyoto continues
Date: July 27th 2005
So now I think I have pretty much covered Kyoto. I know this city well enough to feel like a Kyotoite, given how much ground I have covered on foot, bike and bus in the last few weeks. My favourite areas are definitely the south east, pontocho dori and surrounding downtown streets, Teramachi, and the Arashyiama areas north and south. I finally delt with my camera woes, hospital stuff and gai ... read more
Date: July 27th 2005
So now I think I have pretty much covered Kyoto. I know this city well enough to feel like a Kyotoite, given how much ground I have covered on foot, bike and bus in the last few weeks. My favourite areas are definitely the south east, pontocho dori and surrounding downtown streets, Teramachi, and the Arashyiama areas north and south. I finally delt with my camera woes, hospital stuff and gai ... read more
