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Kyoto

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October 9th 2018
Today was a travel day, but a little more special than some. I rode the famous Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) from Tokyo to Kyoto. It was very smooth and quiet. It was also comfortable. I understand that their top speed is 200 miles per hour, but the average speed is obviously less. Anyway, I made the journey in less than 2.5 hours, departing and arriving in the heart of each city. Try doing t ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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