The 3-Storey Pagoda...

Dejavu and Interesting Cuisine

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April 8th 2006
Something I have always loved is the classic roadtrip: an open road, a map in hand, some snacks for along the way, a destination in mind...that's all you need! Unfortunately, being in Japan without access to a car has severely limited my roadtrip adventures in this country. That's why it was quite exciting when an English teacher at my school, Mori sensei, invited Dob and I to come along on a ... read more

Asia » Japan » Shimane

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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