Page 1
Kyoto: A synonym of Japan's Culture Kyoto, the capital of Kyoto Prefecture was known as Hei-an-kyou before the year 794 .Kyoto is one of the culturally rich cities of Japan. Kyoto lies in the kansai region of the Honshuu island. And surrounded by mountains on three sides (Kitayama, Higashiyama and Nishiyama) with a humid and subtropical climate. Here are some of the things you would like to know about: Historical facts Events and Festivals Places worth visiting Specialty/ Food culture Historical Facts: Did you know?? Kyoto was in the atomic bomb target list!!But later the U.S secretary of war Henry Stimson changed this decision. The reason for this was his personal fondness....Stimson visited Kyoto in 1920 for his Honeymoon and fell in love with Kyoto. And hence, on 25th July 1945 he added the name of Nagasaki instead of Kyoto. Thus, the beauty and fortune saved Kyoto from the bombarding. Henry Stimson (U.S Secretary of War) Events and Festivals: Kyoto is a very lively city....