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Me and my baby!

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February 1st 2007
Yes - this is her, My impulse 400 - she is a good ol bike and I can't wait to hit the countryside with her in the spring - apparently the cherry blossoms are quite a sight. Not to mention, the biggest lake in Japan is about an hour or so away from me, and I hear there are some nice roads to cruise around and it's a great place to put a bas camp and explore - then again, that would presume that ... read more

Asia » Japan » Osaka

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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