kirsty at Shosei-en garden

Kyoto

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September 23rd 2008
Went to Shosei-en garden (Kikoku-tei) yesterday. It was huge and really well kept. Although me and Dave both want to see what it looks like in March as it is full of blossom trees (pretty and pink). Saw a snake on the wall too which was kind of cute. After leaving the garden we went to Ichime-Jinja shrine and then found our favourite supermarket. It sells pizzas and burgers (mmmm) everything h ... 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