Coming Back Down

I Climbed A Mountain

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July 31st 2006
Konnichi wa! Well, I’m happy to say that this trip has been full of things I never thought I would do. The sights and sounds of this country are cool enough as it is, but everything has had an extra rush included for me because it’s all been an experience unlike anything I’ve ever done before. Last weekend was no different as I got up at the crack of dawn and jumped on a train headed for o ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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