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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: Onsen, fantastic food, a bit drunk.
Date: July 19th 2009
Mostly quiet here on the Eastern front. We're winding up to leave Japan, and had a formal family occasion as an early send-off. Needless to say, as with most family events here, it all got entertainingly boozey. Our grandparents, mother's side, live in Takedao, a place which is startlingly remote when compared to where we live. It's only 20 minutes by train, but sits up in the mountains with le ... read more
Date: July 19th 2009
Mostly quiet here on the Eastern front. We're winding up to leave Japan, and had a formal family occasion as an early send-off. Needless to say, as with most family events here, it all got entertainingly boozey. Our grandparents, mother's side, live in Takedao, a place which is startlingly remote when compared to where we live. It's only 20 minutes by train, but sits up in the mountains with le ... read more
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