Sampling Tokyo 2.1431107490.tsukiji-fish-market

Sampling Tokyo

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May 7th 2015
Understanding that we may be fighting rush hour train traffic, Fred and I decided to test our fate by heading off to the Ginza area of Tokyo to explore the Tsukiji Fish Market. This is where the local restaurants come each morning take part in fish auctions. Tourists aren't even allowed in until after 9am. Since that is the case, Fred and I arrived right after 9am. This gave us a chance to see eve ... 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