A geisha

Japan

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June 8th 2006
We have spent 2 weeks in Japan,　soaking up the atmosphere and visiting a number of different places. We spent: - 3 nights in the capital city of Tokyo, where Hiroko (ex-work colleague from Chris' Japan office) gave us an insider's tour of the city & showed us some of the good restaurants - so many thanks, Hiroko!! - 2 nights north of Tokyo, on Lake Chuzenji, and spending the days exploring th ... 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