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Red Lanterns

Our General Japanese experiences

September 7th 2007
After all the negative rumours and hype about Japan, the hostility of the people, impossible transport, expense of travelling and the massive language barrier difficulties, well, day 1 squashed these rumours in seconds. An exciting, refreshing and friendly country, Japan welcomed us. After our inital cash flow problems, we changed dollars into Yen. ATM had to be found in Post Offices to withdraw Y ... read more
Asia » Japan

Japanese Flag 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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