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Kansai Weekend Trip

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August 22nd 2012
Back from my "weekend" with Lauren in Kansai! It was a very fun 2-day trip to see another part of the country and an awesome friend, even if it was ridiculously hot since it's the dog days of summer here. Blech. My trip started Sunday night when I got on my overnight bus from Yokohama Station. It was a pretty slick process - they had sent me a confirmation email telling me where to meet sin ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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