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Volcano Neighbor

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April 10th 2023
2023_Blog 15_Japan April 4 Port of Call: Kagoshima, Japan – Weather: 69°F/21°C – Overcast skies – Wind 14 mph. After enjoying a sea day, we returned to the Japanese Islands and docked at Kagoshima today across the harbor from an active volcano. Smoke was viewed emerging from the volcano, which had a substantial eruption just ... read more

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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