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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: Mt. Fuji
Date: August 9th 2005
I am still in Tokyo working with the rug rats. Over the past week another friend from home, Chris Adams (aka "Square"), came for a visit and crashed on the couch. One of the things we all wanted to do together was climb Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. There was an interest among some of the other counselors as well, so I volunteered to lead a group trip. I organized a night climb (which is com ... read more
Date: August 9th 2005
I am still in Tokyo working with the rug rats. Over the past week another friend from home, Chris Adams (aka "Square"), came for a visit and crashed on the couch. One of the things we all wanted to do together was climb Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. There was an interest among some of the other counselors as well, so I volunteered to lead a group trip. I organized a night climb (which is com ... read more
