Gang at Otaru

Otaru is a port town about an hour's drive from here. This shot was taken on a day off on our way home from Sapporo.

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June 1st 2005
Konichiwa from Far North Japan!!! Hokkaido in Springtime has proven to be somewhat colder than back in Oz! But beautiful neverthless. We've been here for almost 2 months now, and the change has been quite dramatic. When we arrived there was still meters of snow on the ground and training on the river in sub-zero temperatures was certainly 'refreshing'!! Now though, we're having some sunny d ... read more

Asia » Japan

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

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