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Straddling the dateline

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October 16th 2008
Our ten hour flight on Japan Airlines was one of the easiest flights I’ve ever had. We got to sit on the second floor (who knew??)and we were lavished from the start. Japanese airplane bathrooms provide the passengers with high-class lotions and aftershave, so you can amuse yourself for awhile playing with products and moisturizing thoroughly. Like British Air, each seat is equipped with its ow ... 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