Christmas Dinner 2016

Tokyo #2: Owls and Edo

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December 25th 2016
Merry Christmas to me! Since it was Christmas, I decided to have a leisurely morning. I decided not to set my alarm and wake up when I was ready. I chilled at the hostel, taking my time to get ready, chilling over breakfast and chatting to the other guests and staff. Eventually, I was ready and since I'd only had a small breakfast, ready for some lunch. I love sushi, so that would be my Christmas ... 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