In the city

Surviving the city

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July 23rd 2007
(So you know, this blog is about 6 months backdated to last summer. Aso the photos were all taken by ethans far skilled hand and so thanks buddy!!) Osaka It’s a sprawling beast of a city to be sure, and although it will live forever in the shadow of Tokyo, I have always rooted for the underdog and was looking forward to heading off for a three week shock to the system in Japans most lively ... read more

Asia » Japan » Ehime

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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