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"Eki" is Japanese for 'station'
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May 14th 2006
OK, been out and about again recently. Got some more cool pictures here, but my favourite one has to be the Maiko in Gion. Kyoto Tower was OK, you get a great view over Kyoto, which is actually a lot bigger than I first realised and surrounded by mountains in every direction. I wanted a picture of Kyoto Tower for the blog, so decided to try and find a high spot in Kyoto Station opposite. I hadn't ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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