Ferriswheel on a building

KonnichiWHAT?

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May 3rd 2010
And so, after Cambodia comes Japan. Well, its been 3 weeks only after my Cambodia trip, so this is probably my shortest travel hiatus yet. *sweatdrop* But anyway, this trip is going to be different, because this time, I'm traveling with my whole family, finally! Ugh, when was the last time we all traveled together anyway; like... 3-5 years ago, maybe? At first, I really couldn't decide whether we ... read more

Asia » Japan » Osaka » Osaka

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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