Kasori Park

He Lived Way Back, A Long Time Ago

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August 16th 2017
After yesterday's disappointment (the more I think about it, the more I'm sure we were in the wrong place to see the Shinjuku I used to know), today was a wonderful unexpected treat. I just couldn't be bothered with another trip into Tokyo (33 minutes on a fast train, 41 on a slow one, and then however long it takes to get to your target) so I suggested somewhere in the countryside today. Befor ... read more

Asia » Japan » Chiba

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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