Monkey and the City

A monkey posed with the backdrop of Kyoto.

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May 29th 2005
Well, my time in Japan has ended with three glorious days in Kyoto (with a quick stop in Himeji to visit the country's most famous castle). I was sad to see the month go so fast and leave the incredibly nice people of Japan. The weekend in Kyoto was spent visiting the many temples and shrines, eating good food with friends and walking....lots of walking....and running up stairs! Also got to ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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