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Kyoto

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September 10th 2009
Kyoto Kyoto was Japan's capital for more than 1000 years, and was the centre for only politics, but also religion, philosophy, art, culture and cuisine. My challenge in Kyoto was to see some of these amazing historical sites whilst also avoiding the throngs of sheep-like tourists that tended to plague most areas around central Kyoto. My first step to achieving this goal was to ... 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