Late night in Naha, Okinawa

Tropical getaway

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April 11th 2006
Well I made it to Ishigaki yesterday and got settled into my guesthouse. My last night/morning in Okinawa was a bit hectic. The night started out alright, with me doing some laundry, then going over to the back machine (which was closed) and grabbing a bite to eat. When I got back to the guesthouse, I spent the night talking to Ikira and Nori (owner). They told me which islands to visit and what t ... 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