Shinjuku

First Weeks in Tokyo

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August 14th 2011
Hello again! I've arrived in Tokyo, and have been here for just gone three weeks now. Finally getting used to the Japanese way of life, struggling with the immense heat (it's 30+ every day), and have found my way around a bit. Have had a very busy few weeks - after being taken to my apartment straight from Narita airport on the Saturday, I had some initial training in one of the sch ... 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