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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: Whirlwind Tour of Kyoto 1: Ginkakuji, Heian Jingu, Philosopher's Walk
Date: February 14th 2002
京都：銀閣寺・平安神宮・哲学の道 It was February and much of Kansai was covered in a thick but melting layer of wet, heavy snow- everywhere it seemed except for Kyoto. But it all felt warm to me, still sweating in my long black overcoat, unacclimated to Japan's year-round humidity. The forecast called for rain but I didn't care. It was a treat to be able to walk on dry p ... read more
Date: February 14th 2002
京都：銀閣寺・平安神宮・哲学の道 It was February and much of Kansai was covered in a thick but melting layer of wet, heavy snow- everywhere it seemed except for Kyoto. But it all felt warm to me, still sweating in my long black overcoat, unacclimated to Japan's year-round humidity. The forecast called for rain but I didn't care. It was a treat to be able to walk on dry p ... read more
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