The Boat Across Lake Ashi

Another Short Trip to Japan, Part Two—Hakone and Yokohama

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January 29th 2012
<span><span>When I decided to go to Tokyo, sure, I wanted to see Tokyo, but I expected that I wouldn’t love it.<span> As much as I hate to admit it, I am kind of a country girl, and cities make me a little annoyed.<span> So, when I realized how close Mt. Fuji was to Tokyo, I immediately knew I wanted to try to go there for a day.<span> A Korean friend recommended fo ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kanagawa

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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