DJ 490

Saturday 11th April

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April 15th 2009
Saturday Morning I am awaken at 5.15am by the noise from some of the other guests in my dormitory.　I was a little cross by this as firstly it is fuckin 5am & secondly they were being so bloody loud. I know i have been getting up myself at 6am most days but i do it very quietly - like a mouse - and respectful of the other people in the room. (I am on a rant here, just give me a moment...l ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Koenji

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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