Shinjuku

Lost (and confused) in translation!

---

June 20th 2007
Konnichiwa from Tokyo! We are now in the capital of Japan and after the initial culture shock we have got used to it. When we were in Australia we kept moaning about the ease of travelling about and that we missed the challenges that came with travelling in Asia. I can safely say that within 5 mins off passing through immigration Australia seemed like a good option! So far things that have ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Asakusa

---

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