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Enoshima

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November 4th 2011
Enoshima (Ignore the location label) Recently, my friend and I went to Enoshima. (Finally, I was able to go sightseeing!) I was a little hesitant about going because it was my first time hearing of the place. It is about an hour from where I live. Luckily, the weather was amazing! Enoshima is a small island with many shrines placed within it and since the weather was nice I was able to see Mt. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Machida

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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