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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: Arashiyama & Danjiri Matsuri
Date: September 20th 2005
The other day I set out to Arashiyama, part of North Kyoto, In order to meet my third speaking partner, Katsuya. Arashiyama is known for being more rural and for it's beautiful mountains that follow quickly flowing rocky rivers. I went with my two conversation partners Kengo and Shinji to meet Katsuya. They are all great fun guys and very nice. I think we all have the same goofy sense of humor. T ... read more
Date: September 20th 2005
The other day I set out to Arashiyama, part of North Kyoto, In order to meet my third speaking partner, Katsuya. Arashiyama is known for being more rural and for it's beautiful mountains that follow quickly flowing rocky rivers. I went with my two conversation partners Kengo and Shinji to meet Katsuya. They are all great fun guys and very nice. I think we all have the same goofy sense of humor. T ... read more
