Asia » Japan » Okinawa » Miyakojima 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
Hi, I'm 23 years old and am currently working in Japan teaching english on the Jet Program. I'm from just outside Portland, Oregon. I am hoping to check out a good portion of asia while I'm here. Any advice or suggestions are always welcome. ... full info