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Leaving Japan Day, Boo Hoo!

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January 6th 2012
It took us most of the morning to get packed up. We didn't plan anything other than packing and getting to the airport so it made for a relaxed day. Beth escorted us the whole was which was nice. We were all sad for our time to be ending. On the one hand it was hard to believe almost 2 weeks went by but at the same time we couldn't believe how much we had seen and done in a short time. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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