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A Really Peaceful Morning in Gion

April 12th 2024
From the Frugal Expat: Kyotois the hub of traditional Japanese culture because it served as Japan's imperial capital for more than a millennium (until 1868). In Kyoto, countless amazing things exist, including golden temples and vermillion shrines, Zen rock gardens, and swaying bamboo forests. You can also eat ramen bowls and participate ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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