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The Musgrove Family reunites in Japan, minus 1

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August 7th 2009
Well, it's been a crazy few weeks. Robert and Janet finally got to home visit us in Asia. The original plan was for them to visit us in China but as many probably already know, we got delayed in Shanghai for 33 days. Man, the Chinese government does NOT mess around! All disappointment over that trip aside, we were elated to have them come this July. I actually think that this was the better trip a ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kagawa » Marugame

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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