Traditional & modern

Maritime Museum

---

March 31st 2023
Blog 5_Japan_2023 March 25 Weather – looks like Tokyo is under a permanent rain cloud – fog and grey skies + rain off and on all day – Temperature: 15°C Decided to do some more exploring of the area around the hotel. Nearby is the Museum of Maritime Science, the building was constructed out of poured concrete to resemble an enormous ship. Unfortunately, the building ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Minato

---

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