Sanogan

Visit to Taro

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November 29th 2015
Taro Bosai (disaster prevention) tour The train brought us to Taro at 13:34. Having seen four people carrying suitcases, a young lady, who was waiting at the end of the subway, asked if we were the Yamato. She had brought one of her colleagues so they would show us round with two cars. One of the tourists appeared at the same time as us; she was interested in joining the bosai tour. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Iwate » Miyako

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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