akiabara, tokyo

Tokyo, Matsumoto & Fuji Rock

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September 25th 2010
Sooo behind with my blogs… We went to Japan at the end of July for the Fuji Rock Festival. But first we spent a few days in Tokyo and visited a few of our favourite spots: Akiabara -electronic/geek heaven (more for Paul than me obviously), Mori Tower and Art Musuem - amazing views and art fix, Ginza - posh shops, Sony 3D aquarium (!) and the Lion Beer Hall, Shibuya - great looking restaur ... 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