Kuwait's royal family is to be congratulated for introducing some of the most liberal political reforms in the Gulf region. But at the same time it needs to remember that a strong and stable Kuwait is crucial to providing security to the entire Gulf region.But Kyoto is not just about the past. Despite its well-preserved heritage, it effortlessly embraces the future, with modern buildings, a high concentration of universities and a thriving technology industry (its the birthplace of Nintendo).