The wading pool

Off Time Fun (Part 3)

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June 8th 2007
After working a long day at Huis Ten Bosch, I enjoy winding down at the Rin spa inside Huis Ten Bosch theme park. Last week, all the performers wanted to try out the Rin spa also. It normally cost ￥２500 use the Rin Spa but for staff members of Huis Ten Bosch, it's only ￥500 (less than $5). At most Japanese spas or Onsen you must use the facilities completely naked but luckily for you and me ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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