Kiyomizu-dera

Finally made it to Japan

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October 3rd 2008
There was a typhoon between Manila and Hong Kong on the flight from KL to Osaka so the flight was a bit bumpy most of the time. Kansai airort is interesting but like millions of other passengers I made a quick exit to Kyoto without exploring the environs of the airport further. As the train departed from the airport station the railway staff waved goodbye to the train. There are signs on the trai ... 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