the 1st night

Taking on Tokyo

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August 15th 2008
Konnichiwa! I hope you enjoyed my account of my first couple of days in the land of the rising sun. I will now attempt to further entertain you with my masterful storytelling. (Cue Japanese-ish music to set the mood) And now my faithful readers, we begin with last two days in Tokyo before journeying to Tsuru... 07/31/2008 With our complimentary breakfast coupons in hand, Michelle and I ve ... 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