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Anime-me

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January 18th 2017
We're back in Tokyo and it is hard to conceive that we were entrenched in snow a few days ago. It is by no means warm, but the sun is shining. Since, being back in the big smoke, we've taken every opportunity to soak up modern Japanese culture. Yesterday, we made our triumphant return to Akihabara (ElectrIc City). We spent most of the day roamimg the arcades, watching people play and playing a ... 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