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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: Okinawa
Date: September 3rd 2008
Okinawa... I've been living here now for almost 2 years and this is the first entry i have. As far as the island goes, if you're an outdoors person or if you love the ocean this is the place to be. While living here i've gotten into Scuba diving and i've learned a complete new respect for the ocean. If you make it this way i recommend seeing the southern half of the island which in turn has be ... read more
Date: September 3rd 2008
Okinawa... I've been living here now for almost 2 years and this is the first entry i have. As far as the island goes, if you're an outdoors person or if you love the ocean this is the place to be. While living here i've gotten into Scuba diving and i've learned a complete new respect for the ocean. If you make it this way i recommend seeing the southern half of the island which in turn has be ... read more
