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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: Last days in Japan...
Date: August 2nd 2006
As most of you already know, I am indeed back home in California. Before I arrived in San Francisco on August 2nd I spent my last several days touring Tokyo with a wonderful friend, Casey, and her friend Lisa. Casey and I met exactly one year ago at the JET Program Tokyo orientation; although we haven't been able to see eachother, as she was ... read more
Date: August 2nd 2006
As most of you already know, I am indeed back home in California. Before I arrived in San Francisco on August 2nd I spent my last several days touring Tokyo with a wonderful friend, Casey, and her friend Lisa. Casey and I met exactly one year ago at the JET Program Tokyo orientation; although we haven't been able to see eachother, as she was ... read more
