Yoyogi Park path

Yoyogi and Harajuku

---

September 5th 2005
A few days ago I went to explore Yoyogi, not sure of what was there. I ended up finding a nice park with a large temple. The exit to the park led to Harajuku, which is a teenager oriented area of tokyo, with lots of trendy clothing stores, and many people. I didn't stay there very long. It's a little bizarre to walk about 50 feet from a serene forest and end up in a crowded shopping district. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

---

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