Cats at Yanaka

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Huge Buildings, Old Areas with Cats and Totally Geeking Out

September 28th 2016
The day started chilled as we weren't expecting Toyo to arrive until 10am, but she emailed at 9am saying she was already here - good job I'd showered! We met at Kaminarimon Gate which was walking distance from our ryokan and a total tourist magnet. Still, it was nice to wander down the market stalls selling tourist tat until we ended up at Senso-ji Temple where wishes were made as coins were throw ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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