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Two Whirlwind Days

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March 20th 2015
My first two days in Kyoto and I still feel like I haven't seen anything yet. The days went by in a flash as the I-House residents showed me various parts of Kyoto. Yesterday the day opened with us applying for Insurance in Japan. Two SKP buddies (students at Ritsumeikan who help out international students) helped us through the paperwork. I know everyone does not like paperwork, however I don't t ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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