Shopping by the temples

Tokyo Temples and Tongues

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April 7th 2008
Hi All Well my time in Tokyo is drawing to a close. Today has been the first day of rain since Ive been here so thats not bad. Have been to lots of fantastic temples and seen the Cherry Blossom. Have been so lucky to see it when we did as it is already starting to wilt. Have eaten lots of delicious Japanese food, yes, even suishi. Yum! Had some black pasta with squid and octopus in it. In turned ... 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