Ginza, Tokyo

Why do I love this place?

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April 2nd 2010
Well, I might as well say it straight: I love Japan. Sigh, I hear you, er, sigh. A travel blogger confessing their love for the country they're in. What else is new? Well, maybe nothing, but the thing is, I have no idea WHY I love Japan so much, and I fear it might be a slightly masochistic love affair. Firstly, Japan isn't really a conventional country to 'escape' to, is it? True, their ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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