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November 6th 2011
On Sunday I attempted my first 10km run. I don't think I mentioned it on the blog before, but I got accepted in the Tokyo marathon lottery, so come the end of February I'll be attempting my second full marathon! I've lost most of my Edinburgh marathon fitness, so I'm trying hard to get back into some longer runs here. So, in an attempt to avoid too much mountain running, I parke ... 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