Roaming Kyoto -- Arashiyama 2

Roaming Kyoto -- Arashiyama

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December 6th 2009
Today is a week before Christmas Eve. Just got a parcel delivered right at my door. I thanked the postman went inside again opened the box which was sent from my family. A full big box of Christmas presents, from pads to scarfs to shirts to letters and stuffed animals. A flood of tears gushed down my cheeks staining the card from my dad. 每逢佳节倍思亲。 These pictures were taken in Ar ... read more

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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