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May 18th 2007
A tired 1937 hours, 18 May 2007, and back in Tokyo after two full, exciting days in Kyoto. We left Wednesday morning for the countryside to visit ancient Buddhist Temples and experience more traditional Japense culture. The trip started out a bit in a rush, as Michi over slept and we missed our scheduled train. We were able to catch the next one out, and were fortunate enough to catch a seat in t ... 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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Nathan

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Hale from Seattle, WA USA Ever since college, I have tried to travel somewhere outside the US every couple years or so. I was given the gift of travel to Western Euprope as a graduation gift, and have returned on my own to Paris a handful of times. Luckily I have good friends abroad to stay with and experience local culture. This time around, I thought I would venture to Tokyo to visit visit my dear friend Michi whom I met in college. Created this blog to hopefully share my trip as it happens with friends and family. I'm sure it will be an amazing, crazy, wonderful trip. Enjoy!... full info

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