Mariko and Rina
Rina is coming to the US next year...exchanging from SILS to Cali for the school year
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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: My Circle
Date: June 27th 2009
I'm just going to keep a running entry of my circle. It's easier that way. Please keep checking this time to time because I ultimately want to get all of my experiences down with this amazing group, but I will never be able to. I am in a Fair Trade advocacy group called Cafaire. We are a recognized circle by Waseda and try very hard to spread the word about Fair Trade and get the Japanese ... read more
Date: June 27th 2009
I'm just going to keep a running entry of my circle. It's easier that way. Please keep checking this time to time because I ultimately want to get all of my experiences down with this amazing group, but I will never be able to. I am in a Fair Trade advocacy group called Cafaire. We are a recognized circle by Waseda and try very hard to spread the word about Fair Trade and get the Japanese ... read more


