Japan and the Sakura, trying to get caught up! 20170407-IMG_9687

Japan and the Sakura, trying to get caught up!

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May 15th 2017
Japan … Osaka … Kyoto … Nara … Nakano … Tokyo Our trip was during high tourist season at cherry blossom season (Sakura). This season was a bit of a gamble (end of March/April) – as one cannot completely predict the blossoming and the price of accommodations becomes extreme. Luckily we did see some beautiful blossoms in Kyoto, Nara, Nakano, and Tokyo. Japan is filled with uniquene ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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