Lake Biwa

Lake Biwa

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November 23rd 2011
Due to a public holiday on Wednesday 23rd November we went to Lake Biwa, it is very big and pretty as you will see. We walked along the lake to Hikone and visited Hikone Castle which is a National Treasure. We thought the outside of the castle was spectacular but the inside was just ok with lots of queues. ... 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