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Gion at dusk  
   

Gion at dusk

the Gion district of Kyoto lies alongside the river. This area is where the Geisha hang out, although you're lucky if you get to see one at all. 5pm is apparently the best time to try.
Kyoto Photo Album

June 9th 2006
HI Everyone Here's a collection of photos from the first couple of days of our stay in Kyoto. Hope you like them! ... 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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