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June 9th 2017
Those of you who have been following along know of my misadventures in trying to find the Shitamachi Museum. Now, most people who want to visit a museum in a new city usually go to one of the big name museums. I do, too; whenever I visit Chicago, I always go to The Art Institute of Chicago to visit a few of my favorite paintings. But sometimes the small museums are more interesting and memorable. ... 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

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Karen Johnson

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I'm an independent single woman who loves to travel. Favorite place to visit in a new country? The grocery store. Scroll down to read my previous posts, and check back often for more pictures and stories. If you want to make sure you never miss another of my thrilling adventures, click on the "subscribe" button on the right. "The road opens up for us and sets us free." - Johnny Clegg “One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered... full info

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