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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]
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] Blog: Hiroshima and Miyajima
Date: August 17th 2009
Captivating Hiroshima and Miyajima There is a down side to missing your 7:16 train...cause hot footing it to the station to see if there is perhaps a 7:40 train and finding out that the next train available to you is only at 9:50 results in an epic wait in the station! To top it off when you finally get on the train hoping to nap for a couple of hours to recuperate and discover you got booked ... read more
Date: August 17th 2009
Captivating Hiroshima and Miyajima There is a down side to missing your 7:16 train...cause hot footing it to the station to see if there is perhaps a 7:40 train and finding out that the next train available to you is only at 9:50 results in an epic wait in the station! To top it off when you finally get on the train hoping to nap for a couple of hours to recuperate and discover you got booked ... read more
