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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: Sakura! O, Sakura!
Date: April 23rd 2006
"Sakura" are cherry blossoms. And now that they have bloomed, it's really spring. On Saturday I went to Ishinomaki to meet up with some other gaijin and take part in what is called "Hanami." Literally, this means "flower" (hana) and "see" (mi). My idea of the meaning of hanami was seriously walking around and checking out the flowers. And that sounded fun. But then, we arrived at this place with t ... read more
Date: April 23rd 2006
"Sakura" are cherry blossoms. And now that they have bloomed, it's really spring. On Saturday I went to Ishinomaki to meet up with some other gaijin and take part in what is called "Hanami." Literally, this means "flower" (hana) and "see" (mi). My idea of the meaning of hanami was seriously walking around and checking out the flowers. And that sounded fun. But then, we arrived at this place with t ... read more
