Going once.....

Tokyo - day 4

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February 4th 2008
One of the things that had come highly recommended to me, and much to Steve’s horror, was a visit to the local fish market. As it was our last morning in the city, it had to be today, but after having our first proper nights sleep where we wearnt awake by 4am, we had to will ourselves to get out of bed. However, the experience was well worth it. The closest market to us was at Tsukijishijo, wh ... 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