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An Escapade in japan -- Part 6

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March 16th 2009
Yasaka Shrine, Chionin Temple, Sanjusangendo temple and Kiyomuzudera Shrine ************************************************ My note for 23 Feb. also consists of a single line : “Charu does the Kyoto sightseeing on her own”. ************************************************ The day was cloudy and rainy, I mean drizzly. In our experience, it does not rain like the Mumbai monsoon downpour i ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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