The Japanese photo pose

Day 2 in Tokyo

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February 2nd 2008
Jet lag well and truly set in, we were up and wide awake at 5am this morning and, not wanting to waste the day, we set out about 7ish with the aim of taking the bullet train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto. However, after struggling through the booking process at the ticket counter and even reserving our seats, we nearly fell over when he told us the price - nearly £150 each - Although Kyoto is supposed ... 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