Farewell beers

Japan

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June 29th 2015
We arrived safely in Tokyo after a 4hr flight from Hong Kong. What a difference in countries, peoples and customs. Having made our way to the bus only to be told most apologetically that it had finished running for the day we were shown to the taxi rank. The people here are so polite, they bow to each other as a sign of respect and the whole place is scrupulously clean. There is not one item of ru ... 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