Nakano festival in October

What did you do today?

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May 29th 2014
I get this question often which prompts pondering and analysis of what the day held. I don’t dislike the question or find the asking of it to be unjustified, but sometimes I’m not satisfied with the answer. But what I really mean is, I don’t think the asking party will be satisfied with my answer. Because today I woke up, made and consumed coffee, dressed myself and then walked to the park. ... 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