School kids on a day trip to the temple

An action packed week in Tokyo

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May 31st 2012
We loved our time in Tokyo 😊 After recovering from an attempt to sleep at the airport we headed out onto the streets of Tokyo. Our aim: to experience Japanese culture. We were not too fussed about buildings and museums but hunted out pastime activites and food! Please take a look at our photos below. Highlights included: a sumo practice, Origami, Ikebana (flower arranging), Teiko drumming ... 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