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April 8th 2009
7th April Went and saw a big buddah this arvo. Its the highest statue in the world at 129mt. Was pretty awesome sight, we also went up inside it to the top. Small look out up there. We have been staying with one of andrews good friends Eri while in Tonosho and we were invited to her grandmothers place for some morning tea. She gave us a heap of old ceramic stuff. cups, plates etc. There is so ... 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