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The Tokyo Total Experience (in 4 days)

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September 10th 2008
Well, we got settled in our Hostel in Tokyo. It was not a 5 star hotel...close though (picture below). I guess we just have to keep in mind that we had all the necessities. Overall we enjoyed our stay there. It was very clean, friendly staff, and we met many other travellers. We are are not use to the stiff beds and pillows yet, but I am sure we will with time. We stayed in Tokyo for 4 n ... 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