On my way back to Kagoshima

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Day 5: The Ibusuki (Saraku) Sand Bath and the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (Oct 2015)

October 22nd 2015
Thursday, 22nd October 2015 After travelling about an hour on the iconic Ibusuki-no-Tamatebako train with a stopover at Kiire Station, I finally reached the seaside town of Ibusuki. I liked that we were given a warm welcome by the local people as soon as our train pulled into the platform. The train journey was eventful with the stewardess going around the cabin taking pictures for us. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kagoshima » Ibusuki

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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