I think I'm turning Japanese!!! Photo 4

I think I'm turning Japanese!!!

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September 4th 2008
I can't write much because of lack of time but I'll start this now! I made it to Tokyo & boy it sure was a long trip. BUT it was probably the most comfortable 20 hour ride compared to my rough rides in South America via bus stylee. I rode 1st class to Tokyo baby. 1st CLASS. It was everything I ever dreamed it to be and MORE. They gave me a warm facecloth as soon as I sat down. I sat there loo ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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