The Warm Up

Random Events in the Life of Stacey

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March 11th 2006
I know it's been a while since I've posted a blog, but the past month has been fairly quiet in terms of adventure and travel. The weather has slowly been getting warmer, and spring is truly on its way! I think despite this blog lacking exotic locales, you will enjoy the contents nonetheless. Living in Japan always brings surprises. Days are mish-mashed with the usual routines of working, s ... 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