Dolphin

Sushi isn't the only fish in Japan

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February 20th 2009
We headed for Osaka Aquarium today, down by the port. The sky was clear and the sun was shining, but the wind was strong and cold, so it was nice to be inside. The tanks and enclosures were fantastic, usually housing something to surprise you. For example, you could be looking at a fish, and suddenly an otter swims by. Or you notice a crocodile behind it, or a two toed sloth on the bank, or an igu ... 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