Osakajo Tower

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February 19th 2006
Wow! Yesterday was a super crazy day! We "did" Osaka, pretty much through and through (well, as much as could be done in one day in one of the biggest cities in the world!). We started with a bike ride to Makino station and a short train trip to Hirakatashi, to pick up another member of our expedition. From there we went as far as the local line would take us and took a subway train close (ish) to ... read more

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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