Strolling through the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park

My first visitor :)

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April 15th 2007
I have to admit it's a bit of a lonely evening tonight. Joe left yesterday to head back to the states and I just got back from work a little while ago and cooked some chicken and veggies and tofu for dinner. Dawn is still at work and so I have the whole apartment to myself, a big change from just a day ago when I was lucky enough to have a constant travel buddy. This past week has been by far ... 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