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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: Tokyo: Shop till you drop! - Part 2
Date: January 21st 2008
After the list of cool things naturally follows the list of UNcool things in Tokyo. List of not so cool things [list] * No garbage bins to be found in the entire city * Tatami mats suck! * Finding an ATM for international cards is virtually impossible * Tropical climates inside every building or metro or train etc. * Traveling by train is expensive * Almost no o ... read more
Date: January 21st 2008
After the list of cool things naturally follows the list of UNcool things in Tokyo. List of not so cool things [list] * No garbage bins to be found in the entire city * Tatami mats suck! * Finding an ATM for international cards is virtually impossible * Tropical climates inside every building or metro or train etc. * Traveling by train is expensive * Almost no o ... read more
