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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: Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Date: April 16th 2009
Date: April 16th 2009
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
NOTICE: Due to a server side error, my photos were lost for several days. I've re-posted them finally... sorry about the delay!! Two months ago I went to the Nagasaki lantern Festival. I am just writing about it now in part due to some computer issues... but in reality it was sheer procrastination. I have been feeling rather lazy these past few ... read more
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