The Great Pogoda, Narita

The gaijin has landed

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March 29th 2010
Well, not quite landed. Truth is, I've been here in Japan a week, but haven't really had a chance to sit down and start this blog I've been promising to myself for so long. To get you (and my future forgetful self) up to speed: I have moved to Japan! After so many years of stalled attempts with the JET programme, I finally lucked out with a company called Interac who are in essence the same t ... read more

Asia » Japan » Saitama

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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