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Yokohama

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December 3rd 2006
Our day started at Starbucks, like it nearly always does. We visited Yokohama today, which is the 2nd largest city in Japan after Tokyo...it's a massive commerical hub and port city, with lots of walkways and bridges. We caught the train to Yokohama station and wandered through Minato Mirai which is newly redeveloped and futuristic-looking. It's rather pretty actually. Landmark tower has the dubi ... 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