These kids really love bowling!

Sayonara Japan

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May 6th 2006
We came back to Tokyo on Saturday night and there wasn't much time left as were both leaving on Tuesday. We went out to dinner at an Italian place (I think Mom had had about as much Japanese food as she could handle on our two short trips) then I took her to Shibuya, the 'Lost in Translation' area of the city. We wandered around there a bit; it's really fun just to walk around and people watch. ... 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