Robb and Ash in traditional dress...!!

Shirahama

---

February 19th 2008
Another weekend! We drove down south of Wakayama to Japan's largest waterfall, dressed up in traditional Kimonos, saw temples and shrines, and unique rocky coastlines, a fishmarket and even a sunset. Wow! ... read more

Asia » Japan

---

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