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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: Summer in Hiroshima
Date: July 15th 2006
I finished my third year on JET (Japanese Exchange Teaching) and had to say goodbye to a number of fun people. Time to return to reality, to actual responsibilties, to unsubsidized housing. Am staying in Japan another year though with a private English company. Most affordable pleasures in japan in the summer months: beach BBQs, yukata parties, late night strolls thru the city when the temp final ... read more
Date: July 15th 2006
I finished my third year on JET (Japanese Exchange Teaching) and had to say goodbye to a number of fun people. Time to return to reality, to actual responsibilties, to unsubsidized housing. Am staying in Japan another year though with a private English company. Most affordable pleasures in japan in the summer months: beach BBQs, yukata parties, late night strolls thru the city when the temp final ... read more
