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An Escapade in Japan -- Part 3

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March 15th 2009
Peace Park, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima **************************************************** For 20th Feb, I find the following entries in my notes: 1) Get JR Pass validated at the Airport itself. a) Take Haruka Express to Shin-Osaka station. b) Travel to Hiroshima on a Hikari train c) For Hikari train time table use Hyperdia: d) Luggage can be kept in a coin locker on the Hiroshima station ... 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