Pokemon Train

We actually rode on this super-cool train. As a promotion to get kids to ride during their Summer vacation, the train did a whole Pokemon promotional thing. You would see all kinds of kids at the train station walking around with Pikachu hats on. I'm not gonna lie...I kinda wanted one.

The Olympics, a Tokyo Day Pass, and a BBQ

August 22nd 2008
Hi everyone! Sorry that it's taken me a few days to post a new entry. We had to do a speech for school and I've been spending a lot of time writing and memorizing it, so I've been quite busy. But don't worry--it's definitely not all work and no play! 😉 I'm sure you could have figured that out, though. Alright, well, down to business. I'll be picking up this time with my 2nd weekend here in ... 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

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