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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: Architecture in Kawasaki?
Date: November 16th 2011
Today was our first serious encounter with the Tokyo rail system,. It is incredibly efficient, well-organised and USEFUL (ACTION buses we're looking at you). It's also pretty easy to navigate and only occasionally confusing! Tess' awesome, super advanced three word Japanese conversation with a nice young woman at the platform ("Excuse me..." "[Destination Station name?]" [point at Pla ... read more
Date: November 16th 2011
Today was our first serious encounter with the Tokyo rail system,. It is incredibly efficient, well-organised and USEFUL (ACTION buses we're looking at you). It's also pretty easy to navigate and only occasionally confusing! Tess' awesome, super advanced three word Japanese conversation with a nice young woman at the platform ("Excuse me..." "[Destination Station name?]" [point at Pla ... read more
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