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Mitake-san & Otake-san

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May 10th 2013
Another hiking adventure! Mitake-san is a famous mountain just outside of Tokyo that is popular, like Takao-san, with Tokyoites, but is also a bit different because there is a village nestled up at the top, accessible via both a winding path and a cable car. Approximately 150 people live there, and there are even some accommodations for tourists to stay. I decided to go after my coworker Rani t ... 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