Japon Hokkaido dec2019 (20)

JAPAN , HELL VALLEY , HOKKAIDO.

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December 21st 2019
Japan , Hokkaido ,Noboribetsu , hell valley. Jigokudani (地獄谷) or "Hell Valley" is a spectacular, appropriately named valley just above the town of Noboribetsu Onsen, which displays hot steam vents, sulfurous streams and other volcanic activity. ... 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