The hole in Yoshi´s mask proved fatal

Tokyo

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February 23rd 2006
The weather was rainy and cold while we were there, but it was a great experience! We loved the place, although it was nearly impossible to communicate with the locals (except for the last night at the Ricon Flamenco, a bar full of locals that spoke Spanish) as they only speak Japanese. Finding directions in Tokyo was an enormously difficult mission, as there are no street names... ... 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