The Endless City

Japan Unplanned

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December 10th 2011
So..... I was sitting in Garneau Pub on a Friday evening in September, and Mike walked in and tells me he and Mitch are talking about going to Japan in December. He asks me if I want him to send me the details. I say yes. I remembered none of this when I woke up the next morning. Alcohol was a factor. And actually, Mike didn't remember it either. But, he had written it on his hand so he woul ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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