View from the Hotel

Arrival in Tokyo

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January 13th 2006
Well, I'm finally here in Tokyo. Everything went pretty smoothly, although it was very exhausting. Got to LAX 2 hours before flight yet they were already boarding my group by the time I got to the gate. The flight itself was largely uneventful. Saw two movies - BRUCE ALMIGHTY (so boring) and DREAMER (sorry Lewis, I have to agree with your parents on this - heartwarming and enjoyable). Got some re ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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