Kyoto, Japan April 9th 2012 Kyoto, cherry blossom, ultra modern, ultra ancient, temples, zen gardens, canals ... read more
Asia » Japan » Kyoto » Kyoto » Gion 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