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Sea of Japan

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April 27th 2023
2023_Blog 30_Japan April 19 Port of Call: At Sea – Weather: 54°F/12°C – Foggy – Wind: 5.7 mph. Today we are crossing Sea of Japan from Busan, South Korea to Otaru, Japan on Japan’s northern island, a distance of 1,014 nautical miles. Once again, we awoke to the sound of the foghorn as the ship navigated its way through a thick fog bank. Lectures on Japanese Culture & Etiquette, ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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