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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 Orientation
Date: August 5th 2009
After two fully-scheduled days of orientation in Tokyo, all JETs part at Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku and head to their designated prefectures. Our work schedule is quite hectic (in a positive way! Of course!!^^) and it's now 10:15pm in Japan. Despite that I'll have an important day tomorrow to meet my school teachers, principal and vice-principal, I would like to take a few minutes to reflect on ... read more
Date: August 5th 2009
After two fully-scheduled days of orientation in Tokyo, all JETs part at Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku and head to their designated prefectures. Our work schedule is quite hectic (in a positive way! Of course!!^^) and it's now 10:15pm in Japan. Despite that I'll have an important day tomorrow to meet my school teachers, principal and vice-principal, I would like to take a few minutes to reflect on ... read more
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