My Cozy Hotel

Lost in Okazaki

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June 24th 2005
With computer problems abound, I finally got this thing up. This update was written on Wednesday. Il try and get a more up to date one up soon but enjoy the endless wonders of japan. Well, it took a few days but I am finally beginning to settle into life here in Okazaki. The main street through town is lined with shops with signs that I can’t begin to decipher. Using my modest Japanese skills, ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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