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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: Sayonara Japan, my home away from home
Date: August 30th 2006
It's time to go home. I can't believe it. I've waited until the last possible day to leave, and now I'm struggling with saying goodbye. It was a magical year that I would trade nothing for. I learned so much about other cultures, and a great deal about myself. I saw many amazing places, and met even more incredible people. It's not going to be easy to leave all of this behind. My last few week ... read more
Date: August 30th 2006
It's time to go home. I can't believe it. I've waited until the last possible day to leave, and now I'm struggling with saying goodbye. It was a magical year that I would trade nothing for. I learned so much about other cultures, and a great deal about myself. I saw many amazing places, and met even more incredible people. It's not going to be easy to leave all of this behind. My last few week ... read more
