Blue Angel and Blue Angel

For any that don't know, Blue Angel is what Mario calls his bike...and he just happened to spot this sign one evening, cool!

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It's definitely summer in Japan - gloves, umbrellas, spiders and snakes!

July 3rd 2007
It’s well and truly summer in Japan - umbrellas, gloves, snakes and spiders! The rice and corn has begun growing. The hydrangeas are in full bloom. Workmen are wearing sweat towels on their heads. Women are wearing elbow length gloves (yes, in summer, to protect their white skin from the sun and holding sun umbrellas. Another essential for women is a small face towel which they use to pat ... read more

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka

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

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