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First Impressions of Tokyo

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March 26th 2006
Hope this finds it's way to my blog site... After being to China and other parts of Asia this was a pleasant surprise! Although there are many similarities, Japan has a very distinct character of it's own. Most Asian people are gentle by nature but the Japanese have taken this to another level. They are extremely polite and respectful. They apologise at the slightest chance that you have been i ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Akasaka

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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