The cultural encounter in Nara June 16th 2007 We arrived off our first Shinkansen journey impressed with the efficiency, comfort and speed of the Japanese railway system. I guess you wouldn't expect anything less from a country that is truely mad about trains. It seems the whole country is criss-crossed with railway lines which make travel around cheapish (if you have the railpass) and certainly a million times easier that it would be on a bu ... read more
Asia » Japan » Nara » Nara 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
Josie is ginger - Andy is nuts :) and together we are crackers about food and cooking! Come and join us on our culinary experience around the world.
If you want to catch up with us "on the road" please don't hesitate to give us a shout. We would love to learn more about your country and..... your favourite dish :)
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