Roof Carvings

Yakitori and Himeji.

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October 18th 2007
First of all, congratulations to Amit for having bathed with Japanese Yakuza and telling them that their tattoo is "delicious." I feel like I've missed out on an authentic japanese experience. Ok, so the town of Kurashiki is known for a beautiful stretch of canal, lined with warehouses that eventually turned into museums. Of course, by the time we got to the city, all the museums were closed. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Okayama » Kurashiki

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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