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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]
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] Blog: 01.03.2011 Dotonbori Large Crab and Glico sign in Namba, Minami, Osaka
Date: January 7th 2011
Today was all about Osaka, and Kaori had some surprises for me. What seemed like a quick trip turns into one of the longest walks I have been on in Japan. Both Kaori and I were still hungry after the morning breakfast and train ride to Namba. The gold arches of McDonalds were only a 30 second walk from the train and I never had McDonalds in Japan yet so it was perfect. Kaori found a deal on our ce ... read more
Date: January 7th 2011
Today was all about Osaka, and Kaori had some surprises for me. What seemed like a quick trip turns into one of the longest walks I have been on in Japan. Both Kaori and I were still hungry after the morning breakfast and train ride to Namba. The gold arches of McDonalds were only a 30 second walk from the train and I never had McDonalds in Japan yet so it was perfect. Kaori found a deal on our ce ... read more
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