Geisha

Japan part 2

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April 3rd 2006
The second half of my time in Japan was spent around Osaka, Hiroshima and Kyoto. I met up with my friend Lisa in Osaka for Sumo, after a slight misunderstanding regarding the location of the hotel. Oh well, it all got sorted out and we met up with Lisa's friend Casey and the rest of their gang, before heading off to the Sumo tournament. These are some seriously big lads, and it was amazing ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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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