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Kyoto Kimonos

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January 4th 2017
Sorry for the lack of updates, we have been busy travelling to and around Kyoto. It took us a little over two and half hours to reach the old capital via bullet train. This was impressive considering the 450km distance. Kyoto is much smaller, quieter and a little colder than Tokyo. It is well-mixed cocktail of history and innovation. On our first day in Kyoto we decided to stroll to a Kimono ... 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