hello clarise

goa - 'nam - japan

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January 10th 2011
cast your minds back to late october. where were you? what were you doing? perhaps you were making a sandwhich, or sweeping autumn leaves, or gutting that gnarly looking pumpkin which you bought from tescos. anyway seen as your here let me tell you where i was and what ive been up to. well it is my blog isnt it? all about me me me!!! ha ha ha! so pay close attention, there is wisdom* in these w ... read more

Asia » Japan » Ibaraki » Tsukuba

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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