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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: Mt. Fuji
Date: July 16th 2006
Quite possibly one of the hardest and most physically demanding activities I have done. A bunch of the exchange students (10 of us total) took a 7 hour bus ride over to Mt. Fuji the day after school ended. Our goal: to get to the top of the mountain!! We started the day off early, having to get to the bus station by 7 in the morning, which meant getting up at 5 to make it on time. From Osaka, ... read more
Date: July 16th 2006
Quite possibly one of the hardest and most physically demanding activities I have done. A bunch of the exchange students (10 of us total) took a 7 hour bus ride over to Mt. Fuji the day after school ended. Our goal: to get to the top of the mountain!! We started the day off early, having to get to the bus station by 7 in the morning, which meant getting up at 5 to make it on time. From Osaka, ... read more


