Ramen

1st day Tokyo

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June 20th 2006
062006 had to leave Kyoto... miss kyoto very much, moreover I'd not go to the magnificent 金閣寺 (The Temple of the Golden Pavilion).... what a shame! Then traveled to tokyo airport via bulletin train & narita express to meet 2 friends from HK. (my girl friend bring her male friend) A very long way--- 4hr in train... bored so only waste time in sleeping! Finally, I met them then we back to ... 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