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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: Tokyo rocks.
Date: May 26th 2005
Finally made it to Japan. The subway system is impossible to figure out. I've given up. Not being one of the models (obviously:p), I'm not supposed to be staying at my cousin's apartment, I have to stay away until 8pm. I did touristy things today, visiting the Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Harajuku district. The Meiji Shrine is a Shinto temple which is dediecated Empero ... read more
Date: May 26th 2005
Finally made it to Japan. The subway system is impossible to figure out. I've given up. Not being one of the models (obviously:p), I'm not supposed to be staying at my cousin's apartment, I have to stay away until 8pm. I did touristy things today, visiting the Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Harajuku district. The Meiji Shrine is a Shinto temple which is dediecated Empero ... read more
