Shibuya Crossing --wow!

Konichiwa y'all!

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December 13th 2008
karen's blog -- Karen has graciously agreed to write about her experiences in Japan so as to break up the monotony of my hilarious anecdotal musings...enjoy! And thanks Karen! Life in Japan as I know it: If I didn't live in Hawaii (aka- greater than 50% asian already), I think seeing the sea of dark haired- not particularly tall- population streaming past might have a greater impact on me. A ... 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