This is the outside of the building containg the Gold wooden statute

day something. Tofu Tofu you should all try Tofu

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November 14th 2007
Hi all, Just got back from a walking trip to Kamakura. Got up at 6, I am sure I might live to regret the next sentence but Tofu .. I am loving the Tofu this morning, give a big hell yeah for Tofu !! Still had some grilled smoked salmon with it though. Bus pick up at 8. got the train from the bus station (dual purpose, these guys know about integrated transport) and promptly changed trai ... 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