Shibuya at night

London to Tokyo

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October 30th 2009
Hello family, hello friends and hello anyone else who might be reading. Finally got a chance (could be bothered) to make my first entry. Hopefully il keep it up and have a comprehensive account of what iv been up to in each place. Some of what i write might only be relevant to family, some only to friends, and some only to myself so i apologise in advance if i bore u. Here we go... So after a 4 ... 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