Yukata! September 12th 2011 So, recently my friend's parents gave me a yukata. A Yukata is different from a kimono. A Yukata is lighter, less layers and are worn in the summer time. ... read more
Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Tachikawa 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
Hello! I am a junior at the University of Texas at Austin, but this year I am doing a study abroad in Tokyo, Japan! I am keeping a travel blog to keep people updated on activities, but I will also add in many fun facts, cultural facts, etc. in to let people learn more about Japan!... full info