Temple grounds

Moving On

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April 7th 2006
I explored a bit further afield today as my time in Tokyo winds down. Visited Asakusa to wander for a bit and visit the Sensoji Temple. A bit of old Edo right in the city - surrounded by a fair bit of kitsch but I think the temple still more than made up for that. Was totally lost in Asakusa for awhile - they are not big on signage apparently, including street signs - but it was a sunny day so wha ... read more

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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