Erin hacking up a tuna going to Canada

Konnichiwa from Tokyo

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September 9th 2008
Well, We made it safe and sound to the first leg of our trip. Japan is an amazing country so far, both in beauty,culture and people that we have seen. We cant believe how Tokyo, a city of 12 Million people can be so clean (even with no garbage cans around). The transit system is very good, however looking at a map is like looking at a bowl of noodles that are all different colours. It is massive, ... 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