Charles at the doorway of our room

Japan -- The Saga Begins

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March 3rd 2011
Sandra My Japanese experience started the minute I got to the Japan Air ticket counter at Vancouver Airport. Japan Air is an airline dedicated to making your time with them as comfortable as possible. Lots of staff to answer questions and to move things along quickly. They are sensitive to the language difference. When they call out your row number when it's time to board, there is someone ... 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