Festival in Hiroshima

Can't Stop Me Now.

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November 22nd 2004
Final exams are quickly approaching and soon this semester will come to a close. Nearly all of my new friends are staying at Kansai Gaidai for only one semester so in less than one month they will be returning to their home countries. While I will not be coming home this Christmas I will be doing a good deal of traveling. Two days ago I booked my airline ticket for a little trip I like ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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