Kurashiki - Day 4
May 21st 2007 Kurashiki was an odd place - described in one guide as one of the most picturesque places in Japan, this was clearly written by an easily excitable American, who is easily pleased! The town is nice enough, but the picture postcard creation of a willow leafed canal was a little too twee and false for us. The pictures do suggest a pretty location, but it was in reality just a shopping arcade ful
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