Lighting up

Nara

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February 16th 2007
Another day another temple... Quick day trip to Nara to soak up more of old Japan. Loads of tourists around and even more deer wanting something to eat, such as our guide map - straight out of Katie's pocket!! ... 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