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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: Self Imposed Exile: Turning My Back On Summer
Date: January 10th 2009
Leaving Australia - again - was harder this time than it was the first time. It seems illogical I know, seeing as this would be a much shorter visit, a clear deadline set for my return. Then again, for those of you who know me well, when have I ever listened to reason and logic? It didn't help that I was leaving summer behind. Australian summer. With family and friends and fun in the sun. I thi ... read more
Date: January 10th 2009
Leaving Australia - again - was harder this time than it was the first time. It seems illogical I know, seeing as this would be a much shorter visit, a clear deadline set for my return. Then again, for those of you who know me well, when have I ever listened to reason and logic? It didn't help that I was leaving summer behind. Australian summer. With family and friends and fun in the sun. I thi ... read more
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