Dai Intersection from Tokyo Tower

Ginza - Imperial Gardens - Tokyo Tower, Tokyo, Japan

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November 29th 2008
Giza - Imperial Gardens - Tokyo Tower, Tokyo, Japan The day started off a bit late because I overslept...I was just too tired from all the walking to get up early like I did the day before. I started off late morning by visiting Ginza (銀座). Giza is known as the fashionable part of Tokyo because of its many department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses (yes, the Japanes ... 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