Nishi Hongan-ji Entrance

A Day in Kyoto

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September 27th 2008
I'm writing this from a regular train the Marine Liner 35, in the Green (or First Class) car. Not sure how I got put in first class but I'm not complaining. All it really means is nicer seats, but even regular isn't that bad. It's also a double decker car with me on the lower level which is kinda neat. Heading towards Shikoku Island. I spent yesterday chillin out in Kyoto, a city renowned f ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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