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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: Last Look at Tokyo
Date: September 11th 2007
We were in Tokyo for five days and I could have spent the whole vacation there. Every corner there was something new to see or do. The shopping despite the reports of it being expensive are incorrect as there wassome great little shops to be had. While I have been here I have also assembled a list of things you should bring or purchase as soon as you land to make your life easier in Japan...and mo ... read more
Date: September 11th 2007
We were in Tokyo for five days and I could have spent the whole vacation there. Every corner there was something new to see or do. The shopping despite the reports of it being expensive are incorrect as there wassome great little shops to be had. While I have been here I have also assembled a list of things you should bring or purchase as soon as you land to make your life easier in Japan...and mo ... read more
