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Tono 29/02-01/03

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March 4th 2008
From Sendai i went to the romantic tono valley. I satyed again in a beautifull traditional hostel. As i was the only one i got the special trheathment; a delicious japanese dinner served with wine and a dessert. But before, i went by bicycle around through the valley. Just imagine a valley surrounded by rice fields and mountains habitat to a population of wild bears. In the evening i talked with t ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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