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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: Climbing Mt. Fuji
Date: July 12th 2009
Climbing Mt. Fuji was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but one of the most amazing and unforgettable experiences of my life. My brother-in-law, Stephen, and I arrived at Station 5 (about 2000 meters above sea level/or a little above 6000 feet) by bus where we immediately saw an amazing sunset and encountered an extremely windy evening. We proceeded to throw on an extra layer of ... read more
Date: July 12th 2009
Climbing Mt. Fuji was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but one of the most amazing and unforgettable experiences of my life. My brother-in-law, Stephen, and I arrived at Station 5 (about 2000 meters above sea level/or a little above 6000 feet) by bus where we immediately saw an amazing sunset and encountered an extremely windy evening. We proceeded to throw on an extra layer of ... read more
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