To the Temple...

Tokyo:::Asakusa

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March 26th 2008
Asakusa is yet another area in Tokyo with lots of things to see! Tokyo almost seems to be its own little country because it's so big and there are so many different areas to cover. Asakusa is located in the far northeast of Tokyo and the main attraction there is the Sensoji Temple. We ended up in Asakusa on our 3rd day (Monday) because we had booked a hostel there. We were sick of all the rules ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Asakusa

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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