Sensoji Temple, the oldest in Tokyo said to have been built in 628.

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Trains, trains & more trains; mastering Tokyo's transport system

August 27th 2012
Without a doubt the Tokyo train network must be the best in the world; it certainly beats Sydney, London and New York hands down. And we're doing our best to master it! Some of the stations are so huge they're almost like mini cities underground with department stores, restaurants, cafes and various other businesses as well as the multitude of trains lines, going here, there and everywhere ... 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

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