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Another Big Ol’ Buddha

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October 13th 2013
Sunday morning in Tokyo and I had to decide what to do for the day. I had choices, but my dilemma was due to the fact that it was a Sunday. Whatever I decided, based on my experience of the last few weeks, it was going to be busy. It seems that Sunday is the day that the Japanese get out and spend time with friends and family and see their wonderful country. In the end, I decided to go to ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kanagawa » Kamakura

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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