Year of the Dragon

Tokyo wrap up and on to Kyoto

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January 3rd 2012
Today was our last day in Tokyo 😞 / 😊 ? Mom was happy that we were no longer going to be staying in the hotel-of-tiny-bathrooms, but we were sad that we were leaving the big city. Although, as soon as we arrived in Kyoto mom said, "This feels closer to home." I think she was relieved to be back in Kyoto. Before we left Tokyo, however, we headed over to Ueno Park--about 5 blocks aw ... 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