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In autumn
Kyoto

November 16th 2005
Kyoto, whichwore the crown for 10 centuries before, is still the classic Japanese city. The tradiational arts, crafts, customs, language, and literature were all born, raised and refined here. Kyoto has the incomparable gardens, the magnificient temples and shrines. Kyoto has the most artful Japanese cuisine. I have three times visited Kyoto (in Spring 2003 with my parents, in Autumn 2004 with ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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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