Driving into Tokyo

Japan is like a warm blanket

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August 6th 2013
Japan IS like a warm blanket. A warm, wet blanket that they throw on you as soon as you get off the plane. At least, that is Japan in August. "Hello, sir! Welcome to Japan! Do you like hot, steamy action? Great! Because that describes our weather today! What's that? You want your shirt to stay dry more than two minutes? Hey, Kenchi, this guy wants his shirt to stay dry! HAHAHAHA! Americans..." ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Shinjuku

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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