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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]
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] Blog: Grassroots Sumo - a future Grand Champion?
Date: October 19th 2006
One of the schools I visit happened to have their Autumn Festival the day I was scheduled to be there - a tough afternoon ;-) ... read more
Date: October 19th 2006
One of the schools I visit happened to have their Autumn Festival the day I was scheduled to be there - a tough afternoon ;-) ... read more
