Tatami

Naruto

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June 13th 2015
The island of Shikoku isn't the most common tourist destination for foreigners, but Peggy was able to get a room with her Marriott points at their resort in Naruto. It is also somewhat on the way to Hiroshima, our next stop. The larger train stations in Japan have some amazing plates / sets for dining on the trains. They're reasonably priced and delicious. Everything about the Shinkansen e ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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