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Boiling Hells of Beppu

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February 17th 2007
I know I’ve been lazy about the blog entries lately, but there’s really not much going on here…besides me being busy. Luckily spring is in the air and the plum blossoms and daffodils have already started blooming. The days are getting warmer, and I’m using my kotatsu less (so long old pal). Things will start to get exciting in a couple weeks though when my friend from West Virginia comes t ... read more

Asia » Japan » Ehime » Ochi » Kamijima

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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