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Life in the Land of the Rising Sun

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November 23rd 2007
So life has been pretty good in the land of the rising sun. I haven't had much chance to explore as I had to work an extra day last week and I've been trying to set myself into some regular routines. For instance, I run every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. I have my Japanese Classes every Monday, Thursday and Friday and most importantly I go out for drinks every Friday night. The last one wasn't real ... read more

Asia » Japan » Yamanashi

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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