Ueno park philosopher and friend

Japan (Tokyo and Izu-hanto peninsula)

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October 28th 2007
Hello Everybody, We have been very busy in Japan and I did not sit in front of a computer a single time. So here we are in Korea, in a guesthouse with internet access. First of all: Japan was just unbelievable! What a great place! We left it two days ago and I already miss it. The people were kind, friendly and VERY helpful! We arrived at the Tokyo airport late afternoon and took a train to the ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Ikebukuro

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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