Captain van Hoogdalem making his reply.

Green Tea & Drummers

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April 19th 2023
2023_Blog 22_Japan April 11 Port of Call: Omaezaki, Japan – Weather: Sunny - 70°F/20°C – wind: 37 mph. The first stop on this leg of the cruise is in the port of Omaezaki, where we were awakened by Taiko drummers performing on the pier to honor our arrival. As I said before in a previous blog the Japanese are welcoming us with open arms. They are so happy that ... read more

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka

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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