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Chapter 3: Japan (Part 1: Forward)

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September 16th 2008
Reasons why Japan makes us sad… 1. The toilets - Never before did we think that the humble loo would become such a symbol of angst and anxiety for us. Electronic toilets sound a whole lot more awesome than they actually are. So many functions, so little good functions. Our hotel (and we use that term loosely) bathroom was a fairly standard model - unnecessary running water when you sit on it, a ... 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