Himeji Castle Gardens2

Spring Has Sprung

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May 16th 2007
Hisashiburi! It's been a bit of a go, go, go past couple of weeks. Parties and class changes and people coming and going and day trips and... well, just a lot going on. I've always loved spring. I really feel the whole beginning of life metaphor that goes with it. There's something about the weather warming up and trees budding that just really motivates me. Hell, I even like spring cleaning! S ... read more

Asia » Japan

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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