Pedestrian Crossing

Random Observations

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June 7th 2008
Random Observations Okinawans are extremely patient and have a very relaxed way of life. Nobody is ever in a hurry here (except the cab drivers and Americans). The highest speed that you can drive on the island is 60 kilometers per hour (roughly 37 miles per hour) and not a whole lot of people speed. I've rarely heard anyone honk their horn either. I was at Kokusai Street this afte ... read more

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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