Shrimp Sushi

Richshaw, Akihabra, and Sushi

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November 28th 2008
Rickshaw Ride and Sushi Dinner Going to Japan and not going on a rickshaw would be a tragedy! So when I saw a gentleman offering tourists rickshaw rides just outside Senso-ji Temple, I jumped at the opportunity. My driver was very funny and had actually taught himself English...he was very good! He took us around to several locations and gave us a bit of history and to why the place ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Asakusa

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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