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Love Hotel
In Harajuku, they have what are called "Love Hotels," which can be rented for a few hours at a time. I am told they are equiped with various love accutrements.
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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]
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] Blog: Three Tanka Tales From Tokyo: "Kublai Comes To Tokyo," "Legend of the Golden Sperm," and "Frogman Takes a Bath"
Date: June 1st 2007
Date: June 1st 2007
The Rise of Empires
Leaving the the LeRouges behind, I made the overnight trek to Tokyo, where I spent the day before heading to Mt. Fuji, but before the day was through a new empire of sorts had begun. Sumo had found itself in new hands. Hakuho beat Asashoryu, the Yokozuna, and had paved the way for his all but inevitable promotion to the position himself. The interesting bit is that ... read more
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