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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: Happy New Year!
Date: January 4th 2007
**WARNING**: This blog entry is LONG. If you are somebody who is easily distracted (notably mum and her 2 sisters), then simply look at the pictures at the end of this portion of text. a further warning: apart from the beginning, the photos aren't in any real chronological order. apologies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... read more
Date: January 4th 2007
**WARNING**: This blog entry is LONG. If you are somebody who is easily distracted (notably mum and her 2 sisters), then simply look at the pictures at the end of this portion of text. a further warning: apart from the beginning, the photos aren't in any real chronological order. apologies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ... read more
