Ueno New Year's Shoppers

Tokyo, Day 1

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December 30th 2011
We took the subway to the Tsukigi Fish Market this morning. The street leading to the market was super crowded so it took awhile. When we arrived Greg and Beth were hungry so we decided to find a sushi restaurant. They are everywhere but they were also super crowded so we waited about 30 mins just to get in to this tiny little place! G and B both said this was the best sushi they have ever eaten! ... 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