Senso-Ji Temple

Roppongi

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July 18th 2006
First of all I just have to say that I am not staying in Akasaka, it's Asakusa, two completely different places. I have been mixing them up this entire time. Tonight we went to Roppongi and it was awesome. I saw some of the most amazing architecture in Roppongi Hills. We went to the top of the Mori Tower to see the Tokyo City View, an incredible 360 degree view of the city. We actually wen ... 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