student doing hanami

Strolling in the eastern part of Kyoto city

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April 2nd 2014
Geo: 35.01, 135.75Walking the Philosopher's path (Tetsugaru no michi). I walked it before but in late September it looks nothing like it does now! Today, the small stream and paved path are lined with hundreds of cherry trees in full bloom. The view is just stunning! OK you kind of have to battle through a horde of tourist but everyone is in a good mood, here to enjoy the first warm days of ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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