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Nagano Trip Day 1

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October 23rd 2005
Hey all, sorry to not have updated in forever! So much to say. I just got back from a trip to Nagano with the entire IES group last night, and I have millions of pictures and exciting stories, so I think that before I backtrack and update I'll write about this past vacation. It really was a vacation, we went into the country, did tons of country things, and really just relaxed for four days. I ... read more

Asia » Japan » Chiba

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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