The Asakusa View

Japan ’23 Part I: Welcome to the giant sauna

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August 11th 2023
I don’t remember the last time I was in Japan in August. It’s definitely not the best time to go but, y’know, the school schedule. It was one of the hottest summers because of super El Niño. Looks like typhoon #6 took an unexpected turn and got to escape that one but #7 was just developing and projected to hit Japan right when we will be there. Fingers crossed! Fri: Landed! The 10-hr ... 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