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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: Buried Alive in Kyushu Province Japan
Date: March 23rd 2012
M – When we started planning our round the world trip Japan was one of only three must-see countries for me. Beyond these (Japan, India and Namibia) I didn’t really care where we went as long as we saw different things. As such I was pretty excited on the ferry ride over from Korea to Japan. Our first few days in Kyushu Province in southern Japan have more than lived up to expectations. Alread ... read more
Date: March 23rd 2012
M – When we started planning our round the world trip Japan was one of only three must-see countries for me. Beyond these (Japan, India and Namibia) I didn’t really care where we went as long as we saw different things. As such I was pretty excited on the ferry ride over from Korea to Japan. Our first few days in Kyushu Province in southern Japan have more than lived up to expectations. Alread ... read more
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