JPN16-04

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April 5th 2009
A few pictures from Kyoto's Kyomizu-dera dragon festival. w. PS: If you're already receiving too much spam, please feel free to unsubscribe. ... 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