Another Geisha!

Kyoto karei desu!

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December 29th 2007
Wow, so first I went towards Kiyomizu Temple. It was awesome! If only for the fact that you walk down a tunnel in total darkness, with you hand against the wall until you reach the end. Kinda freaked me out, I dont know if Ive ever been in total darkness like that before. But it was an awesome, and short, experience. Then it was off to Ginkakuji Temple and the Path of Philosophy! The Temple wa ... 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