The colonel

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August 6th 2005
Have spent the last 3 nights in Kyoto. First night was brutal. Slept in a Japanese room on these mats on the floor. Too hot to do anything but eat ice cream. Found this great place today where they allow kids to gamble. Best place so far. Spent the whole day there. ... 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