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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: The icy powder capital of the world
Date: December 31st 2006
After the muggy, swelting days in Thailand, Niseko's sub zero temperatures shocked all our immune systems. On top of this, my sister's suitcase was lost somewhere between Hong Kong and Hokkaido. But it's so great that families can share everything - clothes, toiletries, food and ..... colds! In our tiny Japanese style accommodation, there was sore throats, runny noses, cramps, stomach aches...etc. ... read more
Date: December 31st 2006
After the muggy, swelting days in Thailand, Niseko's sub zero temperatures shocked all our immune systems. On top of this, my sister's suitcase was lost somewhere between Hong Kong and Hokkaido. But it's so great that families can share everything - clothes, toiletries, food and ..... colds! In our tiny Japanese style accommodation, there was sore throats, runny noses, cramps, stomach aches...etc. ... read more
