Steam rising through the rocks, it is said that the noise is that of the devil snoring

Fukuoka and Beppu

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October 7th 2007
Im sitting in my hostel having a nice cold beer (I may have a slight drinking problem) after a fabulous day at Beppu. I arrived yesterday in Fukuoka after a 5 hour Shinkansen trip which I survived even with the annoying child kicking the back of my seat the whole way. I knew before arriving that there was not a great deal to see here which suited me fine as I just wanted to venture to this part ... read more

Asia » Japan » Fukuoka

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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