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Kabuki Time

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September 16th 2004
Before leaving for Osaka I competed in a log pulling contest in a town about 25 minutes from April's village by the name of Agematsu. This experience evoked both positive and negative feelings for it was very exciting and quite miserable at the same time. First, let me explain that Agematsu holds an annual log pulling contest because they are a famous logging town and all they are all very proud ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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