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Matsuyama in the rain

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April 3rd 2024
Bit of a slow day today, tired and a lot of rain today. Breakfast excitement was the tsunami warning to the South Western Islands. No issue here but obviously the earthquake in Taiwan that caused it sounds bad. Still, weird to look up at the tv in the breakfast room to see it flashing EVACUATE, btw also a tv in the Sauna. Did some shopping today, tourist stuff and experiencing Don Quixote ( ... 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