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Tokyo

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February 4th 2008
Arrived in Tokyo safely on Saturday after a genuinely enjoyable flight. Beautiful views of central London and a cloudless Essex, a new improved entertainment system on BA, edible food and views of Fuji rising above the clouds as the plane approached Tokyo. Very nice. I chose to stay in a Japanese Ryokan (guest house) - Taito Ryokan in Asakusa, which is cramped and crumbling but good value for mone ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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