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February 18th 2024
I could have taken the “Panoramic Osaka” Shore Excursion the next day but wanted to see Osaka at night. Tour Day 132, Cruise Day 30 – “Panoramic Osaka” Shore Excursion – Osaka is the largest merchant city in western Japan. The town is divided into two areas -- Kita and Minami, literally translating as North and South. These areas have very different characteristics, which you will dis ... 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

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