Hirafu

Yotei

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June 30th 2005
Last yasumi (day off) we climbed to the top of Yotei-san with Martin, a kiwi mate from work... The weather was looking good, but we hadn't seen the top of Yotei clearly for a good month prior, and have only seen it a handful of times since. Our preparation consisted of zero physical training but maximum food organisation. The night before, we put together some oishie onigiri - bacon, capsic ... 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