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Hiroshima - Day 2

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May 19th 2007
Hiroshima - Day 2 Asia » Japan » Hiroshima By Tony AlUKMay 19th 2007Anthony & Alistair After dropping our bags at J-Hoppers, we set out to visit the Peace Park. We started with the A-Bomb Dome, which was an awe-inspiring sight, when you consider what caused the damage. We then went through into the park and did the usual visitor things - rang the peace bell, stopped at the cenotaph and then v ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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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