Aspot of color

An Escapade in Japan -- Part 8

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March 18th 2009
Himeji Castle, Himeji *************************************************** My notes for 25th Feb, consist of the following : 1) Check out of the hotel and come to Kyoto station 2) Put the luggage in the station locker. 3) Take the train to Nara 4) See Todaiji ... 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