No Smoking on the Street

"Peaceful" Tokyo Insane Fashion

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October 3rd 2009
Sticker Shock We knew Japan would be expensive, but did not understand exactly how expensive it would be. It was even more difficult for us coming from almost 6 weeks in Vietnam. I knew that we were saying goodbye to .30 beers and $5 meals. A meal for Jackie, Scott, Eric, and I, including a ton of beers was generally around $15 at our favorite restaurant in Hanoi. This was a whol ... 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