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Cherry Blossoms have arrived, Shizuoka Festival

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April 2nd 2007
Kawazu cherry blossom festival is held in Shizuoka, Japan, it was an amazing festival there were people everywhere. Apparently Shizuoka's cherry blossoms are some of the first cherry blossom trees to bloom in spring. Friday....... The awesome foursome, that is Amy, Cate, Marissa and I went into check it out on friday but were disappointed to find it didnt really start till Saturday and then ... read more

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka

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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