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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. Fo... [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. Fo... [read more] Blog: White Day, Osaka Castle, and Summo
Date: March 17th 2006
Hi Everyone, What a week its been! Tuesday was White Day here in Japan. Its an annual celebration that happens exactly one month after Valentine´s Day. Here, its predominantly the women who give men presents on Valentine´s Day in the hopes that their sentiments will be returned one month later on White Day. Sadly, as I was told this week by more than one disgruntled Japanese woman this is s ... read more
Date: March 17th 2006
Hi Everyone, What a week its been! Tuesday was White Day here in Japan. Its an annual celebration that happens exactly one month after Valentine´s Day. Here, its predominantly the women who give men presents on Valentine´s Day in the hopes that their sentiments will be returned one month later on White Day. Sadly, as I was told this week by more than one disgruntled Japanese woman this is s ... read more
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Welcome to my travelblog! I am currently teaching English in Kobe, Japan. I hope my friends and family will visit often to keep updated on my adventures throughout Asia! And don't forget to write to me.... ... full info
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