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Travels to the Land of the Rising Sun (Day 3)

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September 20th 2010
"What are you doing awake?" said Katie still in the grips her slumber. "I don't know" I replied. I really didn't. Last time I left off with all of you, it was about 10pm and I was considering calling it an early night and checking out the Tsukiji Fish Market in the morning. However, after I finished the last blog, I went down to the front counter and was informed that the Market was closed today.. ... 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