Day 1 - Journey to Tokyo 20240407_094740

Day 1 - Journey to Tokyo

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April 7th 2024
A couple of hiccups for the start of our journey to Japan. 13 Cabs claim on their web site that they can supply a child’s seat (for Oscar) on request. I had made an online booking with a fixed fee for $44 and made a note requesting a child’s seat, but thought to double-check by making an email enquiry. The reply asked me to call them. The operator said he’d have to cancel the online booking ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Ueno

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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