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Minokamo Buildings and Kyoto

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October 6th 2017
This morning we left the wonderful old ryokan and returned to the temple by the river. Then we headed off to Yoro waterfall a couple of hours drive away, stopping en route for coffee and cake! We also stopped at Ogaki to look at the castle. It rained constantly but Celine and I were prepared with brollies. At the Yoro falls a nice lady came to Jerry's rescue by lending him one. We made the short ... 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