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Mazda Car Factory & Hiroshima University

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May 30th 2009
Today was our first full day here in Hiroshima. After going to such an exciting game (the Hiroshima Carp) I have to say that I love this city. Compared with Osaka, it is not as big and does not have as many shopping centers. However, the city itself is a very popular tourist spot in Japan. As part of the Study Tour, our itinerary included visiting the Mazda Car Factory right here in Hiroshima. T ... read more

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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