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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: Kyoto Trip and Opening Ceremony
Date: August 27th 2004
I started off the day, sans breakfast, by walking in extremely humid weather in semi-formal attire. That was not pleasant. However, the day was a good one. The opening ceremonies were about what I expected. Most of the international students at Kansai Gaidai are from the United States (about 2/3), with the others being from other scattered countries. I don't have any pictures fro ... read more
Date: August 27th 2004
I started off the day, sans breakfast, by walking in extremely humid weather in semi-formal attire. That was not pleasant. However, the day was a good one. The opening ceremonies were about what I expected. Most of the international students at Kansai Gaidai are from the United States (about 2/3), with the others being from other scattered countries. I don't have any pictures fro ... read more
