Friends at Roppongi

Day 18: Roppongi

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March 31st 2009
Day 18: Roppongi 6:00am: I woke up, called Jon, showered, got ready, and ate breakfast (usual: slice of bread with cream cheese, salad, and potato salad) 7:30am: I left to go to Yotsuya station. Today's orientation starts at 9:00am. 9:00am: After doing all my transfers and making it to Yotsuya, I listen to Michelene's review of the CIEE schedule/calendar and her answers to our que ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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