This time let's take a look at different types of travellers using the road in the 17th-19th centuries. From foreigners who loved Tokaido to an elephant who absolutely hated the journey, there is a full range of opinions about travelling in Japan and the Tokaido road in particular. And that's exactly what we need to understand the life of this famous road.More info on https://japanexplained.com/tokaido/Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#supportBonus Episodes on Patreon: Shukuba Post Stations & River crossings and Sekisho checkpointsInstagram: @japanexplainedCover design: @justlaviSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/japan-explained/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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