In the Geisha district

Across the mountains

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March 28th 2007
We left Tokyo on Sunday and took the train to Takanawa Went through snow covered mountains. Snow at side of roads and rail about 18inches deep even after thawing Mountain streams very full Takanawa stayed in Rickshaw Inn a ryokan. Slept on the floor on futon on tatami mats Great nights sleep Went to the old merchants area with original houses and shops and up to the terrace walk along the 13 ... read more

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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