Thousand Tori Gates Kyoto

Spectacular Sumo Wrestling and the Grace of Kyoto

March 28th 2024
According to the Lonely Planet book, Eat Japan, Kyotoites will happily waste their fortunes on a fine kimono, and Tokyoites on shoes, the Osakans only have one way to squander their riches - on food. Our time in Japan has been incredible and our next stop was yet another one we awaited with great anticipation....Osaka. It is Japan's third-largest city and if you include the metro ... read more

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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

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Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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