This was our hotel one night

Rhyokan Back to the old ages

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September 17th 2007
Hi Everyone, We were in Matsimoto and now are in Takayama. Whatever eh! Lol On our way to Takayama from Matsamoto we thought we were getting on the right bus and guess what! We got on the wrong bus. Sue decided to go to the bathroom while we waited for the bus to leave 30 minutes later, but while she was at the loo, the bus and me took off without her. I yelled at the driver in English to wait ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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