Tsukiji Market

I decided to splurge a little (just a little) and put up the JPY2000 required for this tuna-don lunch. Much more than what I'd usually spend for a meal, but I mean, I came all the way to Tsukiji, might as well right? And it was indeed excellent.

Tokyo (19-26 Aug 15)

August 20th 2015
And before I knew it, I'd come to my final destination in Japan, the capital of Tokyo. It was a longish 6h bus ride from Nagoya, but as usual thanks to the incredibly efficient and pleasant JR Express, the ride was quite a breeze as I've come to expect in this wonderful country. What's there to say about Tokyo that hasn't already been said? It's one of the largest metropolises in the world, b ... 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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