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A-bomb Dome  
   

A-bomb Dome

This is possibly Hiroshima's most well known landmark. It's one of the few buildings that was left after the bomb fell and now serves as a reminder to all about the destructive power these weapons have. A very sobering place to visit.
Hiroshima Photos

June 10th 2006
Just a small selection of photos from Hiroshima. I'll be doing a separate one for our island adventures on Miyajima :-) ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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