View of Tokyo Tower from my sister's apartment

I'm Here!!!

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July 9th 2009
After a long 12 hour flight without sleeping (just couldn't do it) I've finally arrived in Tokyo. It wasn't much of culture shock when I got off the plane. The airport is just like any other. I just remember it being really humid when I first stepped off the plane. I made it through immigration and customs with ease. The only interesting thing was that all of the customs workers were wearing ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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