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Jet lag = too many gyoza

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March 30th 2024
So very delayed leaving LHR and a late night NRT arrival but we had an almost full night of sleep before dealing with public transport, so far we’ve only upset one tram driver by being idiot tourists. Staying awake on the Shinkansen was tough with those proper reclining seats and the sort of leg room the flight could have done with. Obligatory picture of Mount Fuji from Shinkansen achieved. ... 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