the Golden Pavilion Temple

Tour the Classic Japan (Part 5)

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September 12th 2011
As we come toward the end of the tour of Japan, I felt a great deal of sadness. Knowing in two night’s time I will be flying back to North America. But yet I felt blessed as well, having a chance to meet new friends, visit new places and learned about Japan. Jetlag no longer plagues me in the morning, just the rude awakening of the morning wake up call. I headed downstairs to join our tour mat ... 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