Shou-chan (L) and Ko-san (R)

Girls Night in

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July 21st 2006
Friday 7/21/06 So last night was way fun! After work Ko-san and I stopped by the book store to pick up what I thought was the last chapter of Fruits Basket, but to my surprise, I think there will be one more!!! Yay!!! Ahh, this chapter was so good though, I had chills at the end. I also ordered the first “Genki” book, which is the #1 Japanese Language book for English speakers, and, although ... read more

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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