Sensoji temple

My day exploring Ueno, Tokyo

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October 9th 2008
Today I went to Ueno. What I have noticed about the place so far is that there are temples and shrines everywhere! I have never seen anything like it. Have taken loads of pictures (which I managed to upload to Facebook - quite chuffed about that). Also went to Ueno Zoo. ... 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