Sakura tree in the residential area

Nikko Apr 2010

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August 6th 2010
Nikko is just 2hrs away from Tokyo, which makes it a good short getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. We set off from Tokyo early in the morning so that we can reach Nikko early and have more time to explore, afterall we will be leaving for Sendai next day noon time. When we reached Nikko it was only 10plus in the morning but we spent an hour looking for our accomodation as it wasn't ne ... read more

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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