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The Sento Experience

February 9th 2008
Dont Mind The Wrinkly Old Men Jason and I were supposed to go to Hakone to dip in some hot springs(onsen), but it didn't exactly work out since it was fully booked. Instead, we found a public bath(sento) that we thought would serve as a good substitute. We certainly got more than we bargained for. Japanese sento's origins date back to the first century. They have naturally declined i ... read more
Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Akihabara

Japanese Flag 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
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