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Konnichiwa!

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June 8th 2008
Konnichiwa - Hello in Japanese! So, we're at our first stop in Tokyo. So far so good! The apartments we are staying in are amazing - such good value for what we paid and so many cool gadgets (much to Ben's joy!) and electrical goods that actually work efficiently! We are making the most of this as the rest of our trip will be hostel galore. Tokyo is just what I imagined really - in a go ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Shinjuku

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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