Kyoto's Geography, Explained

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Compare news coverage from diverse sources around the world on a transparent platform driven by data. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your Vantage subscription: https://ground.news/citybeautifulKyoto is one of the most historic cities in Japan. Founded in the 8th Century, it boasts numerous shrines and temples. This video explores this history and geography of Kyoto.Resources on this topic:- Kyoto: An Urban History of Japan's Premodern Capital by Matthew Stavros: https://www.amazon.com/Kyoto-History-Premodern-Capital-Architecture/dp/0824838793- Wonderful map overlay of Historic Kyoto: http://www.arc.ritsumei.ac.jp/archive01/theater/html/heian/- Kyoto: A Cultural History by John Dougill: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Kyoto/rhMTDAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0- Seeing Kyoto by Juliette Winters Carpenter: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Seeing_Kyoto/L4JK8jH2uU4C?hl=en&gbpv=0Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.

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