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Day 0 JAPAN!!!

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December 15th 2013
So good to be back in Sapporo. This is one of my favourite cities. If was an interesting journey after we left Helsinki. I had a massive migraine halfway through the flight and stupid me completely forgotten about them (how? I am not sure) and basically threw up everything that was ingested whilst I was on the plane. I tried the old fashion way - sleep it off but every time I ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hokkaido » Sapporo

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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