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NAGASAKI, JAPAN

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March 31st 2013
NAGASAKI - Pretty nice today, sunshine and temperatures in the 60’s. Nagasaki today is about 450,000 people and I was surprised to see they drive on the left. Lots of things to do, but the tour I chose had three stops. First stop is the Nagasaki Peace Park with the Buddha like Statue of Peace holding out his hand in an appeal to cease the madness of war as he points heavenward with the other to ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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