Mango

Day 12 Japan evening

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April 11th 2008
Geo: 31.7994, 131.46We arrived in Aoshima in the evening for our stay overnight. The place was literally on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The hotel itself had nice views of the ocean, On the walk back from the beach to the hotel, I saw the most expensive mango I have ever seen in my life. Y5000 for one. Must be a very good mango for that price. ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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