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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]
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] Blog: Family in Japan :)
Date: September 28th 2007
I just got back from a wonderful weekend with some relatives in Tokyo. Before I left for Japan, my grandparents gave me some addresses of relatives living in Japan. When I arrived I sent a small letter to a woman named Yasuko, who I think is my Grandparent's cousin? Am I right Grandma and Grandpa, I can't believe I still can't get it straight. Anyway, Yasuko wrote back promptly and we wrot ... read more
Date: September 28th 2007
I just got back from a wonderful weekend with some relatives in Tokyo. Before I left for Japan, my grandparents gave me some addresses of relatives living in Japan. When I arrived I sent a small letter to a woman named Yasuko, who I think is my Grandparent's cousin? Am I right Grandma and Grandpa, I can't believe I still can't get it straight. Anyway, Yasuko wrote back promptly and we wrot ... read more
