Shabu Shabu

Back to Tokyo

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April 13th 2007
Day 18 Unfortunately it was the last day of our rail pass and we seemed to have found our way as far away from Tokyo, where we are flying from on Monday, as we possibly could. So after another early start we caught the 7:30 ish train to wend our way back to the capital. After settling into the hostel, we were on a mission. Challenge 2 from Mr Murray of Waverley Towers had been set and the H ... 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