Pathway to Zen Temple

First Week of Classes - Something Something Tokyo

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July 11th 2014
Hey everybody, sorry it's been a while since the last post! I've officially made it through my first week of classes here. Five more to go! Things are moving at an incredibly fast pace, but also incredibly slowly. It reminds me of the first few weeks of college, where everything was new and you didn't take any experience for granted. And at the same time, because you're always busy, the actual ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Kichijouji

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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