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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]
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] Blog: Update
Date: February 26th 2006
Ok, well its been a few long months between blogs so I'll try and sum up everything in a short a space as possible.. went back home to Aus for a month (although it seemed like a week) in November and came back to Japan in Dec. Geoff came to visit which was good showing him the fun bits of Tokyo, just a shame I had a cold so could not go too crazy, but had lots of fun anyways, especially after ... read more
Date: February 26th 2006
Ok, well its been a few long months between blogs so I'll try and sum up everything in a short a space as possible.. went back home to Aus for a month (although it seemed like a week) in November and came back to Japan in Dec. Geoff came to visit which was good showing him the fun bits of Tokyo, just a shame I had a cold so could not go too crazy, but had lots of fun anyways, especially after ... read more
