Maybe she is right?

I'm Sorry I Just Don't Understand

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March 28th 2005
Living in Japan is living in a world where the simplest most mundane tasks can easily transform into the most confusing, embarrassing, or even impossible situations. One prime example is grocery shopping. Before placing an item into my shopping basket, I must study it carefully. After several minutes of strenuous examination and several educated guesses I am then ready to draw conclusions abo ... 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