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June 28th 2014
Today we paid a visit to Tokyo Tower. Tokyo tower is modelled on the Eiffel Tower and at 333 metres is the worlds tallest self-supporting steel tower. It's basically a radio and tv antenna but from the observation deck you can see the whole of Tokyo! When we got to the Tower, we were accosted by 2 lovely Japanese women who asked if we would like to take part in a walk up the Tower as part of UN ... read more

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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

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Laura Stevens

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My mum thinks I had an early mid-life crisis - all because I gave up my job, sold my house and left to see the world! But let's be honest, who wouldn't jack it all in and take off if they could?! Anyways, I have a pretty awesome trip planned (at least I think so) and thought I would share the trip with you (so you can get all kinds of jealous, but also so my mother can keep tabs on me - she worries too much!). Also, like everyone said, this is a great way to remind me of my awesome trip when I finally come back to Blighty and have to start all over again with a boring new job and boring ne... full info

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