Old Japanese coin

Ancient Orient Museum, Ikebukuro

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April 27th 2006
Still keeping myself busy. Yesterday I went back to Akihabara ("electric town") and had a look around one of the biggest electronics department stores. Somehow, I successfully navigated the nine, mammoth floors to find a spare memory card and battery for my camera. Hopefully this should avoid any repeat of the 'tiger temple' visit in Thailand, even if I forget to charge my usual battery again ! Ro ... 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

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