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[Kansai Summer Trip] Kyoto

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July 15th 2013
On day 2 and 3 of my trip, we had decided to take a mini-trip to Kyoto, as both of us wanted to go see things there again, and the famous Gion Matsuri (festival) was happening right when we could be there. It was pretty awesome that it worked out like that, so we booked a hostel for the Sunday night of our stay, and headed out Sunday morning. It didn't take long to get there, but when we go ... read more

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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