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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: 1 week in Japan
Date: June 1st 2008
I like my job but hate the people I work with. I needed a break and I promised my friend Hiromi whom I met in Europe about a year ago that I would come see her in Japan this summer. I submitted my request for 1 week off to my boss whom I later learned to despise. It got approved a few days later and to my luck...there was a seat sale with Air Canada!!! $1000 for round trip from Montreal to Tokyo, ... read more
Date: June 1st 2008
I like my job but hate the people I work with. I needed a break and I promised my friend Hiromi whom I met in Europe about a year ago that I would come see her in Japan this summer. I submitted my request for 1 week off to my boss whom I later learned to despise. It got approved a few days later and to my luck...there was a seat sale with Air Canada!!! $1000 for round trip from Montreal to Tokyo, ... read more
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