Hakone

Hakone!

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April 27th 2006
We woke up this morning to rain!! Luckily it didn't last that long - and the sun came out. We had American breakfast this morning at the hotel. It was okay - a nice change from the pastries in the morning. We walked back to the main area/river to pick up some sandwhiches for the train. Then we walked to the train station, and got on the train. The ride is so beautiful. I just love staring ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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