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Falling in love with Kanazawa - part 1

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April 15th 2014
Geo: 36.56, 136.64I just loved Kanazawa. When I arrived I just felt like I had stepped into a real Japanese town. Not like Kyoto, which is pretty and touristy or Tokyo, which is just too much. Kanazawa feels just like a normal town, with normal people. Quiet and beautiful.I arrived early morning with the over-night bus. The bus driver welcomed us in Kanazawa with a paper crane. So nice! I reac ... 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