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Ginza-odaiba 16/10

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October 18th 2008
We made our early start (out of the hostel at 5am) although subway gates didnt open till 6 so we made our way to shibuya (where trains run from 5am). We finally made it to ginza and got to tsukiji fish market by 7ish (it starts at 5am and the earlier you get there the better the experience). It was absolutely hectic and there were loads of trucks bikes and forklifts rushing to get the biggest fres ... 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