Being dragged through the fish market at 6am!

Japan

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April 13th 2008
Konnichiwa! We arrived in Japan on the evening of the 8th after a very bumpy landing due to the bad weather conditions which saw Suzanne gripping on to mine and Sarah's hands so tight I thought I was going to pass out! We got the Narita Express into Tokyo and walked around in search of the DLA office to meet Ian who was putting us up for 5 days (thanks again Ian!). The weather wasn't what I was ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Roppongi

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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