Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Japan

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November 4th 2018
Tonight, is the last night of our time in Japan and the last night of our 7.5-week RTW trip. So, time to write this last blog and hopefully get a decent night’s sleep before trying to work out how to pack the Japanese souvenirs into our already full luggage, board the Shinkanson (bullet train) for Tokyo and Narita Airport before flying back home tomorrow evening. We’ve had almost 2 weeks in Ja ... 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