Hakone Ropeway
So eerie. Coming from nowhere and going nowhere...
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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. Fo... [read more]
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. Fo... [read more] Blog: Do you love the smell of sulphur? Hakone is for you!
Date: September 15th 2008
Our last full day in Japan. On one hand, it's gone by in a blur. On the other, I feel like we've been here forever! Rachel and I were just discussing our ferris wheel ride and how it felt like it happened last year! :) I don't really want to come home (seriously, I would probably stay here if I could speak the language!) but I'm ready for this particular trip to be over. I'm already planning ... read more
Date: September 15th 2008
Our last full day in Japan. On one hand, it's gone by in a blur. On the other, I feel like we've been here forever! Rachel and I were just discussing our ferris wheel ride and how it felt like it happened last year! :) I don't really want to come home (seriously, I would probably stay here if I could speak the language!) but I'm ready for this particular trip to be over. I'm already planning ... read more
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I'm a librarian in Seattle. I love reading and traveling! I have traveled extensively, and intend to travel to a new international location every year...or so. 2007 was Mexico, 2008 is Japan, 2009 got skipped (darn economy!), 2010 is Costa Rica, 2011 looks like Botswana (& maybe Vietnam!). I just want to share pics & travel thoughts with family, colleagues and friends. :)... full info
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