Kanazawa- first impressions of Japan from 24 BP Probus travellers – many in Haiku
November 27th 2012 Korean Air to Seoul and a good night's rest at a transit hotel meant we arrived full of beans at 11am at Komatsu airport – ready to explore. Hide-san, our guide, met us and we headed to Kanazawa after a Sushi Train lunch along the way. It was amazing how hunger forced so many to become expert with chopsticks. Pam and the rest watched in awe as Mike wielded them like an expert!
Ian and Brian
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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 
Kevin
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Looks Great
Glade everything look like it is going great. I have had a few ask if I have heard from the travellers. I assume this has gone to all Probus members and they will be all excited to read your story. Love the format and style you have used. Kevin