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A Day In The Life...

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August 27th 2006
Japan has now been home for a month. Thus far, I have passed along stories of interesting predicaments and travels. Perhaps it is time that I give you a glimpse into my daily Japanese world. I will begin with a now familiar topic. Shopping. This has become a staple in my weekly routine. Since my last account of my shopping endeavours, I have learned a few more important lessons as a consum ... 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