Senso-Ji

At Last

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March 22nd 2006
So, I've finally found a spot with internet access, but it costs a fortune, $1.oo/minute! Anyway, I'm here safe and sound, at my third stop. Nothing overly exciting to report. I do have to say I love Japan, it's amazing. My 13 1/2 hour flight was fine. I got into Narita airport around 4:30pm, then picked up my luggage, my Japan rail pass and exchanged some money, then took the shuttle bus to the h ... 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