Directing traffic

When the Gods get angry

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October 9th 2006
Whew, what a weekend! Out for a night in the city downtown Matsuyama, an early morning shrine bashing session the next morning, a trip out to Stephanie's island home, Canadian Thanksgiving at my Hojo neighbors' place, and a track meet this Monday during the National Holiday for Sports and Culture day. At least tomorrow I don't have to actually teach any classes. My JTE worked it for me so that I a ... 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