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A Welcome Counterpoint to Tokyo

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October 28th 2008
Nikko- the home of the shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu and his descendents after he claimed divinity to deepen his power in Japan Train ride through beautiful mountains-our first glimpse of rice paddies and true Asiatic peaks Onsens-divine hot springs and making broken Japanese conversation with charmingly friendly locals during soaks Shrines and shrines and shrines Lake Chuzenji Hiking ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tochigi

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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