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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!

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November 10th 2007
The last couple of weeks have been very busy with all the school culture festivals happening. The culture festivals, or “bunkasai,” are annual performances to showcase the school’s and community’s talent. As soon as the undoukai are over with in September, preparation for the bunkasai in November starts. I was involved in three different bunkasai this year: my junior high school’s, my hi ... 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