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Tokyo - A City of Gentle People

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November 29th 2008
Toyko, which means Eastern Capital, is a city of 12 million people with 8 million in the city proper. Japan has a population of 127 million. Buddhism and Shintoism are the main religions, although Japanese people like to celebrate Christmas each year. In the 17th Century, Toyko was larger than Paris and London when Japanese society was very peaceful. There are no casinos in Japan. Public transp ... read more

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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