The Unforgettable Fire

Hiroshima

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December 23rd 2010
An bus trip complete with a monster hangover from Kyoto, actually the last place i visited but deserved an entry of its own. nearly didnt go but glad i did, not to be a voyuer but t understand the history of the place and what happened. yes the peace museum is intense and i have pics of exhibits i wouldn show but the city is very beautiful, Myijama island is stunning if crowded in autumn but ver ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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