Shiroi Koibito (White Lovers)

A very famous chocolate from Hokkaido (My friend searched in vain for this chocolate for the past few days. We finally saw it in the departure lounge, half an hour before boarding the plane...)

A longer than expected stay in Narita Airport

March 18th 2007
On our last day in Tokyo, I commented that I loved Tokyo and I didn't feel like leaving. It seemed the heaven heard me, and it "granted" my wish by giving me a 7-hour flight delay!!! (It was a casual remark when I said I didn't feel like leaving. I never expect the heaven to be so serious. Next time I'm not going to say anything when I leave a place...) Leaving our inn in Otsuka at 7am, we too ... 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

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