Mt Fuji

Volcanos and Mt Fuji

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December 3rd 2012
Day 13 When we eventually located breakfast, after being on so many different floors, it was in what looked like an old ballroom, with red velvet drapes and balconies. There was a reslly nice view out over the sea and the hotel actually had its own small waterfall. There was a bit of scrum for window seats, and even more of one at the buffet. We left our last Onsen hotel behind, and starte ... 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