Off piste.

Bathing in the Snow with the Yakuza

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February 17th 2008
What’s the best thing about winter? That’s the question, and the answer isn’t Christmas (not in Japan anyway) its white, powdery and it everywhere! And no, not cocaine, snow!! I have often felt slightly ripped off by Mother Nature living in London, as although winters are bloody freezing, they really bring a lot if any snow. I am there fore a big fan of the white stuff and get a childish ... read more

Asia » Japan » Fukui

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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