Early morning at Atami

Touring the Classic Japan... (Part 3)

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June 29th 2011
Two Days has passed on my Classic 9 Days Tours, time certainly do fly when one is having fun. I had a great night sleep on the futon bed over the tatami floor. I woke up to the gentle sound of waves crashing onto rocks below. It was starting to get bright outside, but the sun hasn’t risen yet. I thought this would be a great chance to see the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean. I made a fresh pot ... 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