Hiroshima

Hiroshima and Miyajima

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May 7th 2012
Backpackers Miyajima is where I am staying at in Hiroshima, near the harbor where boats leave for the island of Miyajima. My bed is in this big room shared with 10 or so other people, how ever many can fit I guess, they give you a sleep matt and find your preferred place, I set up in the corner and left my packs there and hope no one steals it. reception was genuinely friendly I must say, they tol ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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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