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Day 1 - Sapporo to Abashiri (305 days)

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December 16th 2013
Yesterday after I posted my entry, I actually went out and ventured into the snow. There was a snow storm earlier during the day whilst I was travelling from the airport to the hotel. Why knew? I fell into a deep sleep when I was on the bus. It was and hour and a half. So when I ventured about last night, I went to find food. Of course I went to one of the oldest and mos ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hokkaido » Abashiri

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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