Nijubashi (Imperial Palace)

Tokyo

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October 19th 2006
Tokyo, wow what a lovely place, full of lovely people Spent probably about a week in Tokyo trying to explore as much as possible, but perplexing and beguiling I found Tokyo to be a city that comfounds simple translation. With a really low crime rate and really freindly helpful people I couldn't stop myself from liking this city with its bumper-to-bumper traffic and and packed in 1 ... 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