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Typhoon season in Shikoku

September 6th 2005
Oh, early morning starts coupled with transportation hassles, how I loathe you. When I was in Beppu I asked at the information desk about the times of the ferries to Matsuyama in Shikoku, I knew there were a couple of different companies but didn't know the exact times and where they left from, so I asked once I arrived. I took a punt and decided not to pre-book a ticket, as I was sure that I woul ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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