me in my Yukata robe

Awesome Taiko Drums and Horrible Karaoke

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March 30th 2007
UntitledJoel Schroeder I got up really early and hit the cave bath again. Perfect way to start the day. I shot some footage of the view from my room, and took some photos of the room. I had slept surprisingly well on the mattress. We met up for a traditional Japanese breakfast at the hotel, in a great room overlooking the bay. ... read more

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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