![]() Now, against their will, they were essentially forced to welcome the American forces.or else. You see, up until then, the Shogunate had banned virtually all contact with the outside world for two hundred years. All this changed in the late 1850s when the US sent a fleet to ships to Japan to forcibly create relations with the west. This is referred to as the Tokugawa Shogunate, as these shogun (bosses, really) ruled like emperors and the emperor lived in seclusion-in luxury but also like a virtual prisoner. And in the process, they exploited the people and kept the country in a feudal state. ![]() So, while people loved and respected their emperors, the real running of the country was left to mob bosses, of sorts. Although Japan was technically ruled by the Emperor, the office had long become a figurehead. I will try to sum up the context for when the film begins. Alternatively travel south to enjoy Dorset's magnificent coastline with the natural harbour of Lulworth Cove, the stretching beaches of Studland, or the vibrancy of Poole harbour within easy reach for lazy summer ice creams or bracing winter walks.For non-Japanese audiences, this is not an easy film to understand as it takes a decent knowledge of their history to understand what's happening.Blandford Forum offers easy access to all the fabulous things that Dorset has to offer, with Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Beauty just to the north and local towns such as Wimbourne, Dorchester and Salisbury a short drive away.Market Place, in the centre of Blandford Forum, hosts the local market every Thursday and Saturday with stalls, and the Georgian town hall, opening to sell food, clothing and handmade goods.Your hardest decision will be where to go from pubs, restaurants and superb coffee shops, there is a great choice of places to dine and drink minutes from the house. With your stay at Old Red Lion you are spoilt for choice if you like eating out.All are just a short walk from the house. There are some great places to visit in Blandford Forum itself including the Fashion Museum, the charming Blandford Town Museum and its Victorian garden, and the Hall & Woodhouse brewery offers regular tours. ![]() The peaceful River Stour and lovely countryside walks are within a short distance from the house or if you're feeling energetic you can cycle along one of the trailways to one of the nearby pretty villages to enjoy a hard earned drink.Your garden is at the end of the lane: a sheltered patch with a shed for bikes – snoozes in the sun, snifters before dinner – and you can spot otters and kingfishers on a stunning river walk. Pretty bedrooms have well-dressed beds: two on the first floor and two up more stairs at the top of the house – each floor has a shared bathroom. Stone steps lead up to another elegantly furnished sitting room – a lovely spot to chat or read. This opens out to a sociable dining area with old pine table and masses of cushions on benches the kitchen has a two-oven stove, coffee machine and all you need to cook for a hungry hoard. Downstairs there’s a big sitting room with wood-burner, books, comfy sofas, colourful rugs. There’s plenty of space, and Hilary and Tim have created an easy home you can share with friends and family (their own boys love it here!). The wide, blue front door looks instantly inviting… step in to a friendly place, awash with warm colours, art, market finds and funny little nooks and crannies. This Georgian house is in the middle of the thriving town – on a quiet lane through an archway just off Market Place. Discover our most remote cottages in Scotland.Our favourite Scandi-style luxury cottages in Scotland.
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