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Heading north in summer holidays

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August 28th 2019
In the height of summer Honshu, Japan's central island, is hot and humid. So think of us traipsing from station to hotel and to wonderful sites and activities in Kanagawa and beyond in at least 36 degreee heat with 80% humidity in glorious full sunshine. At night it dropped to 30 degrees but humidity often increased. I note that when in Adelaide I refrain from outside activities when the temperatu ... read more

Asia » Japan » Ishikawa » Kanazawa

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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