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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: Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo!!!
Date: July 21st 2012
(July 6-9, 2012) Tokyo is a massive city. To see everything might take you a while. I had the chance to spend five days in this enormous metropolis, navigating its subway lines to see some of the sights the city has to offer. But while buildings, cars, and people occupy lots of the cityscape, Tokyo has big and amazing parks and gardens to take a respite from the urban environment when needed. S ... read more
Date: July 21st 2012
(July 6-9, 2012) Tokyo is a massive city. To see everything might take you a while. I had the chance to spend five days in this enormous metropolis, navigating its subway lines to see some of the sights the city has to offer. But while buildings, cars, and people occupy lots of the cityscape, Tokyo has big and amazing parks and gardens to take a respite from the urban environment when needed. S ... read more
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