Amy & Her Host Family 2

Day 44: Kiyosumi Park (I Wear a Yukata)

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April 26th 2009
Day 44: Kiyosumi Park Sunday, April 26, 2009 11:30am: I woke up, held my cellphone, and stayed laying on the bed. I wondered how bad my voice was. I love my electric blanket because I feel like I'm in warm water. 12:00pm: Jon calls and I pick up. My voice sounded awful. I struggled to have a conversation with Jon. Then, I hung up. 12:30pm: I went upstairs, washed my face, and ... 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