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Japan day 2

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April 16th 2012
Day 2 Japan It is 12am tuesday morning am I am in the middle of an Ashtanga primary series. The first question may be why? Well I need a stretch. Ten hours of walking can make you quite stiff. It was a fabulous day, my camera and I spent the greater part of the day strolling through various temples and their respective gardens. April is cherry blossom time in Japan. They are stunning, they are ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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