Ringon, Ringon (Apple Festival) Photo 3

Ringon, Ringon (Apple Festival)

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August 6th 2011
The weekend came as a very welcome break. The first few days were so packed with sorting stuff - bank accounts, alien registration (just call me ET), introductions etc. The villagers of Takagi and my board of education had been so welcoming, but I really needed some time to chill out. Thank God for the Ringon festival! One of the other local JET teachers picked me up on Saturday afternoon and 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