The Beach - Round Two

A "Clamouring" Fish Fry

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September 10th 2006
Life has been same ol' same ol'... Kara's Japan style, that is. More reading, more shopping, more mah jongg computer solitaire than I care to admit to, and some movie watching since the day of my triumphantly simple acquisition of a video rental membership. As always though, there are specific stories worth sharing. I was full of anticipation for this weekend. The plan... a Saturday of r&r, ... 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