Christmas Tree Fountain

The Whirlwind Month

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November 23rd 2007
Well, everyone. First off, I'd like to apologize for not having been on here in SO long. It's been pretty busy, and as the time added up, I wasn't anticipating playing catch-up. However, I will do my best, and I know everyone back home would love to know what the heck's going on! Okay... Since it would take a book to write out all the details of the past month or so, I'll probably do a sum up ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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