Kyoto

Kyoto is an ancient city that was established as Japan's capital under the name heian-kyo in the year 794. The city has greatly contributed to Japan's industrial, economic and cultural development and strength. With a population of about 1.4 million, Kyoto is Japan's seventh largest city.

URL: http://kyoto.fule.at

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Images of Kyoto

Pictures were taken in Kyoto in April 2006. Music was composed by Miki Minoru. This recording of his masterpiece Yukage no uta was made in 2001 by the Yamato Ensemble: Kikuko Satoh (koto), Makoto Hasegawa (shamisen), and Richard Stagg (shakuhachi).