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Tokyo sized update

September 16th 2008
I'm writing this sitting cross legged on a seat cushion on a tatamai floor. eating rice balls. watching TV and drinking an Asahi beer from the vending machine outside. Ok not very traditional but granted not much is traditional about Tokyo these days. I'm back to my favorite spot to stay in Japan, Ryokan Kangetsu. Unfortunately I keep forgetting to take pictures during the day so don't really h ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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