rainy day

yoyogi 14/10

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October 18th 2008
Left Asakusa this morning to move onto a hostel in Yoyogi area. When we arrived at Yoyogi it was raining and the hostel didn't open until four. We walked around Yoyogi park for a bit with our bags but then decided to go find our hostel. When we found it we discovered we could leave our big bags in the office and so be free to explore without them. The area that the hostel is situated is just l ... 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