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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: Crash Course in Culture
Date: February 10th 2009
In two days I think I covered all realms of Japanese culture. Starting with DisneySea, a branch of Disneyland that is part Epcot part MGM studios. A bit less childlike than the MagicKingdom-heavy Disneyland. Some of the attractions are the Tower of Terror, various adult themed rides like Indiana Jones, etc. There was also a beer garden in the park, not your typical disneyworld. One thing, i ... read more
Date: February 10th 2009
In two days I think I covered all realms of Japanese culture. Starting with DisneySea, a branch of Disneyland that is part Epcot part MGM studios. A bit less childlike than the MagicKingdom-heavy Disneyland. Some of the attractions are the Tower of Terror, various adult themed rides like Indiana Jones, etc. There was also a beer garden in the park, not your typical disneyworld. One thing, i ... read more
