lake biwa

Lake biwa 7/10

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October 8th 2008
After a peaceful day at lake biwa (the 3rd oldest lake in the world and the largest in Japan), we decided to treat ourselves to a meal at the posh Japanese restaurant at the top of the station. This was the first time we had eaten at a big table with loads of other people. At first it was a little strange to us to eat with people we don't know but we found it really cool and different. Althoug ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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