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"Edo" is the ancient name for Tokyo. During the reign of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Edo was the true center of power, government, and social life. Today, when you travel through the city of Tokyo, you can still catch some remnants of historical Edo meshed with the high tech world of today's Tokyo. Ancient shrines still stand next to the steel high rises of the city. You can be in the middle of the traffic and congestion of Tokyo and turn a corner to enter the ancient worlds of the old Empire.
My very first experience of Tokyo was one of true enlightenment. I accompanied a well-known artist from Japan as he traced the paths of General Oishi, Musashi Miyamoto, and the great courageous battles of the 47 Ronin.
Tokyo is rich in history. Rich in technology. You can still feel that the spirit of "Edo" still lives on in the city.
- Pros:A little of the Old World flavor still exists
- Cons:The Japanese perfect the designs of the small, compact cars for a reason!
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Hi, Geisha Girl. Nice pages You have enjoyed from Japanese feodal culture like me. "Samurais life is beautiful but short" (Like "Sakura") Regards VikingHarald Japans since 1988-
Real good page. Cool and fun pics! =)
lovely page! Nikos
Nice to know they still drink under the shinkansen tracks in Yurakucho
A Geisha toast with a twist?:) Like this page just as much! Hoping that you gonna enjoy your free time, G_G!
3 in a tub huh? you kinky geisha girl! ;-P stumbling in at 9am as well... was it that cheeky manuelEB that influenced you to such bad behavior? ;-)
3 of the Fab 5 can be seen in my BBQ Things To Do in Philly photo.
Man! i wish i was at that party in Tokyo. It sounds like you guys had a really good time.
Yes, BladeRunner is what I think of when I see pictures of this place too!!! Another interesting page indeed, love that Hello Kitty pic!