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Heiwa-Dori and Ichiba-hon Dori

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July 13th 2008
Heiwa-Dori Heiwa-Dori (meaning "Peace Street") and Ichiba-hon Dori are two narrow, covered pedestrian streets that branch off from Kokusai Street. Robin and I decided to bike from Camp Kinser down to these streets to do a bit of exploring for the afternoon. Unfortunately for us, the weather didn't want to cooperate with our plans. Right as we arrived at Kokusai Street, it started to ... read more

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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