View from the train

Nija Village!!!

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February 10th 2007
Hello all, To fulfil all of the stereotypes of Japan, it's true, there is a small Ninja village that exists here - mind you it's sole purpose now is tourism, but it is still one of the coolest places I have visited! The village itself has a few things to see - of course, there was the demonstration, where we got to see real Ninja’s show off some serious skill with all sorts of weapons (my f ... 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