Pogoda in Nara

On my bike...

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June 14th 2006
Hey all! So, Japan is fantastic! I love it here! I hadn't really thought a huge amount about it before I got here, I just assumed it would be interesting and a little harder for me to navigate. In fact it's awesome and really easy to get around - most signs are written in Roman script as well in Japanese and the public transport system is so good that you're never waiting around for very long. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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