entrance hall

sleepy town of Mashiko

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December 3rd 2009
These days I am based in Mashiko town in Tochigi Prefecture. Mashiko town is known for its pottery. I have just visited the place once because Im not really interested in pottery although their creation is great. Local and foreign tourists flocked to this area and last summer I was dropping by this place and catched a glimpse at their mascot. last summer also my husband brought me to Mashiko Na ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tochigi

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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