closer view of the stork from the road

A pleasure that is not readily available at home

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December 8th 2019
The locals thought we were absolutely mad! It was the wrong season!!!!!! We had tried to go on this excursion in the winter time but alas, it is such an enjoyable local activity that no accommodation was available. What is it? Well its going to an onsen town (some would say the best in Japan) and staying overnight so that you can wander from onsen - hot water bath either inside or outside wh ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hyogo

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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