The gardens in the Imperial Palace

Konitchiwa from Tokyo

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July 23rd 2005
23 July, 4:30pm - Our plane takes off from Tokyo airport. 5 minutes later, at 4:35, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 shakes Tokyo injuring dozens of people and suspending flight and train services. Yes people, we rocked Tokyo and left it in our wake. Our welcome to Tokyo was a little unusual. A drunk businessman staggered into our carriage and introduced us to the fine Japanese dinner, and dare I ... 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