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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]
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] Blog: Sashibuti
Date: November 4th 2004
its been about a month since I last wrote so sorry about that. To give a quick synopsis of what I've been up to, a while ago I went to the Pontu festival which was interesting. Its a festival were these guys dress in monster costumes covered in mud and run around. they chase people and it is said that if you get mud on you it is good luck. it was fun and I guess I've got some luck coming my way. o ... read more
Date: November 4th 2004
its been about a month since I last wrote so sorry about that. To give a quick synopsis of what I've been up to, a while ago I went to the Pontu festival which was interesting. Its a festival were these guys dress in monster costumes covered in mud and run around. they chase people and it is said that if you get mud on you it is good luck. it was fun and I guess I've got some luck coming my way. o ... read more
