Chops Sticks - Thank You Very Much

Finally - I'm Here

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November 14th 2006
After a very long 10 1/2 hour plane ride, I arrived in Tokyo. As soon as we got to the hotel, we were off on our first eating experience. There were student volunteers to take small groups of us around and we met Shashi, a college student studying chemistry. She was wonderful with us. She was patient and tried to answer all of our questions. We went to eat at Shousuke. Cozy and traditional, Shousu ... read more

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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