Toyoko Inn

Okinawa:::Budokan and Shuri Castle

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May 10th 2008
On our last day in Okinawa, we decided to go visit the Budokan, or martial arts center, in Naha since Lani is really interested in martial arts. Okinawa is actually where many forms of martial arts originated, so I was also excited to check out the Budokan! And it was conveniently located a couple of blocks from our hotel. So we set out in the morning around 10 AM and walked down to the park that ... 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