gingerbread

Jugglers and gingerbread houses

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August 10th 2011
I had such an enjoyable day today. There was a little festival being held at the local library and museum, so my supervisor took me there in the morning so I could help out. They had set up lots of games, quizzes, treasure hunts and arts and crafts for the kids to do (it is still the summer holidays for another week). I helped out on a little arts stall making craft cookies and sweets to stick on ... read more

Asia » Japan » Nagano

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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