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City in Full Bloom!

Cherry Blossom @ Tokyo

June 10th 2014
It is indeed a lifetime experience to witness the cherry blossom season in Japan, as it is one among the few countries worldwide to celebrate the onset of spring, with people gathering in large numbers at parks, temples and shrines to host flower-viewing parties. Earlier this April, I had been to Tokyo and was mesmerized by the panoramic view of the city with its tall glazy skyscrapers, still-stan ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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