Great view of cloud...

Tatami rooms and sashimi

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November 8th 2007
As you can see from the website, I've added the second batch of photos (H.) Our last day in Kyoto was spent in more temples and gardens, again rather blighted by large groups, particularly school children - have we come during school trip week? However, it was possible to find quieter spots and, particularly in the north of the city, the leaves were looking beautiful. The next morning we wer ... 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