Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa

Weekend Tokyo Sites

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November 3rd 2008
Here are some pictures from the past two weekends of us exploring this huge, incredible city we are living in. ... 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