Takayama

Train Trip thru Honshu- Week 3

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October 7th 2009
This week Glenn and I travelled around Honshu (the big island where Tokyo, Kyoto and other big cities are on) by Japan Rail Pass. The pass wasn't cheap, but if you cover alot of distance, it is worthwhile. Hence, our itinerary of a new city each day. Glenn calls it Hell Week but I call it productive, efficient tour week. Many of the places you don't need more than a day to see the highlights b ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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