The Hips Building

OOOOOOsaka!

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October 6th 2007
Now, for my money, I enjoyed Osaka bit more than Kyoto. In Osaka we saw a lot of different shiny things and places to shop, so it probably appealed to my ADD-ness. Our first stop was Shinsaibashi and Dotonbouri, two areas which are basically a giant shopping mall that spans several blocks. There, the wonders of the orient proceeded to never cease through such wonderous things as amazing street- ... 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