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The famous floating torii

Miyajima

August 14th 2005
Today Lisa, Stacey and I took a trip to Miyajima....one of the three most scenic spots in all of Japan apparently. Unfortunately, my photos don't do this place any justice. We picked probably one of the busiest and hottest days to go...there was the summer's end firework display at night, which attractive thousands of people. The sun was burning hot as well....so we spent most of the day trying to ... read more
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Japanese Flag 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
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Heather McLean
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I've moved from Toronto, Canada to Innoshima, Japan. Toronto: large city, 5 million people, multi-cultural, English speakers, movie theaters/bars/shops, my family/friends, a car or the subway, my bed. Innoshima: small island, 30 000 people, countryside, all Japanese, zero English, no theatres, a bicycle, a futon. These are a few examples of my MAJOR CHANGE! Technically I'm here to work as an English teacher. In reality, I'm here to play with kids in elementary school, hang out with junior high kids and have high priorities of traveling and exploring! Welcome to my travels!... full info
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