Mt. Fuji from the airplane

Heading Home!

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October 8th 2006
On Sunday we spent the whole day traveling - taking the train to the airport, a plane to Incheon airport, a bus into Seoul, a train back to Daejon and a taxi back to our apartment. We were very happy we had seen Japan, but also happy to be back. The best part of the day was when we flew over Mt. Fuji, so Steve got a chance to see it after all. ... 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