Cherry Blossoms

FISH AND GARDENS

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April 29th 2012
CHRIS We woke up very early and went to the fish markets (you don't want to go there it stinks even if you do like fish). We walked around and saw a lot of dead fish, fish with their heads cut off, clams, eels and other things I shouldn't mention. When we got to the end of the market where they were selling the dead tunas we were told by a guard we were not allowed to be there, so we w ... read more

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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