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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: Winter Survival: Making the Best of a Cold Situation
Date: January 31st 2009
Snowboarding. This means a lot of different things to different people. Reactions vary, from 'snow, what's that?' to 'so, you want to strap yourself to a bit of plastic and throw yourself down a mountain WHY?' or 'fully sick mate! Last year in Whistler I.....' To me it meant that I could finally throw off the mantle of depression and Japan-loathing brought on by being cold ALL THE TIME and e ... read more
Date: January 31st 2009
Snowboarding. This means a lot of different things to different people. Reactions vary, from 'snow, what's that?' to 'so, you want to strap yourself to a bit of plastic and throw yourself down a mountain WHY?' or 'fully sick mate! Last year in Whistler I.....' To me it meant that I could finally throw off the mantle of depression and Japan-loathing brought on by being cold ALL THE TIME and e ... read more
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