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Cherry blossom picnic  
   

Cherry blossom picnic

Note the karaoke machine
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April 9th 2006
It is bright and early here, and we are getting ready to head out for one last day in tokyo before heading on to Nikko tonight. I spent yesterday visiting a museum and Ueno Park. During cherry blossom time, the park becomes party central with 24-7 drinking and singing. They actually scout out the best spots and set up camp there - office bosses often send the junior gopher to stake out a spot over ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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