Going to the Temple on New Years Day

How could I forget the crowd on the day of new years itself. It was a mad rush to the temple near my friends house in Tokyo. I believe my friend even bought a "wish arrow" something he ought to return after making a wish to the same place. I wonder what he wished for and if it came true...

1 Week of Toyko

January 2nd 2002
You've seen it in the movies, you've read it in books, you heard about it from your friends... everyone ought to visit Tokyo at least once in their lifetime. Why? Because its cool thats why! A few things I distinctively remember regarding to Tokyo was how traditional it was during new years. Everyone is out wearing their Kimonos and we went to the Emperial Palace to see the Emperor and fought t ... 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

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