At the Izakaya

Ouch! (Can't Remember Whose Day This Is)

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February 12th 2006
Wow, I am getting old. I spent most of today (Sunday, Feb. 12) lying in bed with one of the worst hang-overs in recent memory. Ouch. I was in such an unfortunate state because last night was a birthday party for one of our JET friends. The evening started with dinner at a local izakaya (a Japanese style pub which offers a variety of foods and alcohols). The food was pretty good, much better t ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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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