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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: Mini Skirts and Peeing Statues in the Snow
Date: February 10th 2002
札幌大通公園雪まつり In a typical Sapporo winter, the snow seriously piles up, which nobody seems to shovel, making the city absolutely lethal to walk down in regular shoes -particularly downtown where the sidewalks are smooth and expensive. Maybe the shopkeepers believe that keeping the stone tiles unchipped is more important than protecting shoppers' safety, so you'll often ... read more
Date: February 10th 2002
札幌大通公園雪まつり In a typical Sapporo winter, the snow seriously piles up, which nobody seems to shovel, making the city absolutely lethal to walk down in regular shoes -particularly downtown where the sidewalks are smooth and expensive. Maybe the shopkeepers believe that keeping the stone tiles unchipped is more important than protecting shoppers' safety, so you'll often ... read more
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