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A NEW BLOG!

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November 1st 2007
hey everyone! I was going to wait and publish this blog a little later in the week because as you can see i've been able to upload some pictures for you last night with some captions, but unfortunately i have not had time to sit down and write! it sucks! This week is the festival at my college and it is pretty much craziness...we are talking kids not sleeping in three days preparing for sat and su ... 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