Gusuku type armor

Museum day

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April 20th 2014
Geo: 35.67, 139.77Today I had a lie in. It's ok, It's raining. Then I had to change hostel. I went from the district of Ginza to the one of Asakusa. I definitely prefer the latest. Rain helping in the decision process, I decided to spend the afternoon at the National Museum. They have some great collections of samurai armours and sabres. I only visited the part of the museum dedicated 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