Waiting for a train

Takadanobaba

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February 7th 2008
We had some great Indian food tonight and left Akira at Mickey House conversation lounge. I hope he's had a nice time. Another early start tomorrow for our 2nd tohoku adventure. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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