Golden temple

Japan - what an amazing place

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April 4th 2007
Ok so my blog is VERY late, and I'm now in London but better late than never! Japan was almost 2 months ago now, but I have to say it was amazing. It's possibly one of the most interesting countries you could visit. I absolutely loved it and despite it being very different I could imagine living and working there. Where to start? I landed in Tokyo and spent a week there getting around with ano ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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