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Shibuya- Swimming in a Sea of People

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January 2nd 2017
Today we tackled the busy shopping district of Shibuya. Even the train to get there was packed. Disembarking from the platform, we were overwhelmed by the noisy skyscrapers that streched more miles. As we waited to cross the famous Shibuya crossing, James spotted some people racing Go Karts in the street in Mario Kart costumes. When the little green man began to flash, it was almost impossible to ... 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