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In transit

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February 10th 2013
We woke up bright and early this morning- 4:30 Calgary time to make our 730 flight to San Francisco. From San Francisco we boarded a flight to Tokyo. We are now in the Tokyo airport for 4 hours waiting for our connection to Bangkok. We are exhausted- but trying to take it all in. Enjoying an Asahi beer and hoping to take a short nap before our flight. Until next time xoxoxox Jill ... 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